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Fish Database: Bleeding Heart Tetra - Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-8, vs,s,m
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 60cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 4

Fish fact file

Family: Characidae (Characins)
Synonyms: Hemigrammus erythrostigma, Hyphessobrycon rubrostigma, H. callistus rubrostigma
Other common names: Bleeding Heart
Origin: South America; Upper Amazon Basin
Natural habitat:
Size: 6cm
Behavior: Peaceful, shoaling
Breeding:
Natural water conditions: pH 5.5-7.5, medium
Sexing: Males have significantly longer dorsal and anal fins

Fish code No.0924

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The Bleeding Heart Tetra is a peaceful fish which should be kept in groups with other peaceful species. Good water quality is helpful and a varied diet will maintain good health and colour.

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