Green Fire Rathbun Tetra M

Bring a living ember to your aquarium with the Green Fire Rathbun Tetra M. This medium-sized tetra is a true hidden gem of the freshwater hobby, named for its stunning and unique coloration. Its streamlined body is a shimmering, translucent green, which provides a beautiful, clean base. This is boldly contrasted by a vibrant, fiery red or orange that runs along the lower half of its body and flares out onto its pelvic and anal fins, creating a stunning "fire" effect as it zips through the water.

The Green Fire Rathbun Tetra is a peaceful and highly social fish. As a shoaling species, they thrive in groups of six or more, where their lively and synchronized swimming creates a mesmerizing visual display. While generally peaceful, they are known to be a little boisterous and may occasionally nip the fins of slower, long-finned tank mates, so it's best to keep them with other active, similarly-sized species. They are also hardy and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for aquarists of all levels.

Diet

For their diet, Green Fire Rathbun Tetras are omnivores with a preference for meaty foods. They will readily accept a varied diet of high-quality flake food and micro-pellets. To keep their colors vibrant and their health at its best, supplement their diet with small frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.