Yes, there is a yellow Tetra! The scientific name for this fish is Hyphessobrycon flammeus. This species is native to South America, and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Their natural habitats are slow-moving rivers, ponds, lakes, and flooded areas.
The yellow Tetra is a small fish that only grows to be about 2 inches long. They have a bright yellow body with black stripes running along their sides. Their fins are clear with a hint of yellow. Male and female yellow Tetras look very similar, but males tend to be slightly larger than females.
Yellow Tetras are peaceful fish that do well in community tanks. They prefer to school with other fish of their own kind but will also get along with other peaceful species. A 20 gallon tank is sufficient for a small school of these fish. Yellow Tetras are not fussy eaters and will accept most types of food including flakes, pellets, freeze-dried foods, and live foods such as brine shrimp or bloodworms.
These fish are relatively easy to care for as long as basic water quality requirements are met. Yellow Tetras prefer water that is soft to medium hardness with a pH between 6.0 and 7 .5 . They also need some plant cover in their tank for shelter as well as hiding places from potential predators