Rummy-nose tetra
Hemigrammus bleheri
FishFreshwater
It reaches about 5 cm. The head is red, the body silvery, and the caudal fin has black and white bands. A very active schooling fish. Sensitive to water quality: polluted water causes the red to fade. Peaceful and ideal in a school.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 5.5–7 |
| GH | 2–6 |
| KH | 2–4 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.2 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank80 L
Min. group10
Adult size5 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 5.5–7.0, low hardness. A minimum 80-liter tank for a school of 10. Water must be very clean with efficient filtration. Dense planting and moderate lighting. Diet: small live or frozen foods, quality flakes. Compatible with other small peaceful fish. Avoid stressful tankmates.