{"id":791,"date":"2026-02-16T22:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/amapa-scarlet-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amapaensis-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:36:15","slug":"amapa-scarlet-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amapaensis-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=amapa-scarlet-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amapaensis-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Amapa Scarlet Tetra Hyphessobrycon Amapaensis 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"77\">Amap\u00e1 Scarlet Tetra (<em data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"54\">Hyphessobrycon amapaensis<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"100\"><strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"98\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"339\">The Amap\u00e1 Scarlet Tetra is a small, vibrant freshwater tetra, featuring brilliant red and orange coloration that stands out in a well-planted community tank. Peaceful and active, it is perfect for schooling aquariums and biotope setups.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"358\"><strong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"356\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"511\">Native to the Amap\u00e1 region of northern Brazil, inhabiting slow-moving rivers, streams, and flooded forest areas with dense vegetation and leaf litter.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"531\"><strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"529\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"713\">Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flake or micro-pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), and occasional live foods. A varied diet enhances colouration and overall health.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"736\"><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"734\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"890\">Peaceful schooling species; best kept with other small, non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid larger, predatory fish.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"911\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1035\">Completely peaceful. Displays typical schooling behaviour and prefers to be kept in groups of at least 6\u20138 individuals.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1064\"><strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1062\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1168\">Beginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for a variety of freshwater community setups.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1197\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1195\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1396\">\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1244\"><strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1216\">Temperature:<\/strong> 74\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (23\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1266\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1254\">pH:<\/strong> 6.0 \u2013 7.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1295\">\n<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1295\"><strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1282\">Hardness:<\/strong> 2 \u2013 12 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1396\">\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1308\">Notes:<\/strong> Prefers a planted tank with shaded areas, gentle water flow, and open swimming space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1564\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Vibrant, peaceful, and active, the Amap\u00e1 Scarlet Tetra (<em data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1481\">Hyphessobrycon amapaensis<\/em>) is an excellent choice for small community tanks and colorful schooling displays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amap\u00e1 Scarlet Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amapaensis) Overview The Amap\u00e1 Scarlet Tetra is a small, vibrant freshwater tetra, featuring brilliant red and orange coloration that stands out in a well-planted community tank. Peaceful and active, it is perfect for schooling aquariums and biotope setups. Origin Native to the Amap\u00e1 region of northern Brazil, inhabiting slow-moving rivers, streams, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":790,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[37],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-791","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-tetra","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=791"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=791"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}