A warm gold and red tetra that is easy and peaceful.
Golden Flame Tetra
A warm gold and red tetra that is easy and peaceful.
About this fish
Golden Flame Tetra is a vibrant and peaceful schooling fish known for its warm golden-orange tones and lively movement. Its bright colouration makes it a beautiful addition to planted aquariums and community tanks, especially when kept in a group where their natural schooling behaviour can be enjoyed.
This species is generally hardy and well-suited to peaceful community aquariums. Golden Flame Tetras do best in stable, well-maintained tanks with plants, shaded areas, and open swimming space. They are active but not overly aggressive, making them suitable companions for other small, peaceful fish.
Their golden flame-like colouration stands out especially well against green plants, dark substrate, and natural hardscape, making them a great choice for aquascapes needing a pop of colour.
Care Requirements
- Tank Size: 60L+
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Diet: Omnivore — quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live foods
- Adult Size: Approx. 3–4cm
- Temperature: 22–27°C
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Care Level: Easy
- Schooling: Best kept in groups of 5 or more
School of Scape Quality
At School of Scape, we select healthy Golden Flame Tetras with bright colour, active swimming behaviour, and strong condition. This fish is a great choice for aquarists looking for a peaceful schooling tetra that brings warmth, colour, and movement to the aquarium. Ensure a gradual acclimation to minimise stress to your new fish.
How your fish arrive
Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Live arrival
8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.
Delivery and returns
Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.