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Species Profiles -> Characins -> Rummy Nosed Tetra

 

Rummy Nosed Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri)

Synonyms:
Red-Nosed Tetra

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PetPet -- Hemigrammus bleheri

Stats:

Adult Size: 1 3/4 " (4.5 cm)
Temp: 75-82 F (23-28 C)
Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Peaceful tankmates. pH: <7, H: soft.
Diet:
Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:
Male: slimmer. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft, fine plants, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:

Large shoals look best.

Related Spec:
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Special Info:
Often this tetra is chosen above Cardinals in tanks with Discus or Angelfish due to its size.

 

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