FIRE ANT TETRA (Hyphessobrycon myrmex)

Hyphessobrycon myrmex is named for the river system from where it originates. This a dimorphic species with males being red-orange and females being yellow. These rare tetras are new to the aquarium hobby and can be quite hard to find. Like most small tetras, they fare best in large schools and do well with other laid-back fishes.

These are young adults around 1" long.