Descripción

The rummy-nose tetra is a small, slender freshwater fish known for its vibrant red nose and silver body with black and white striped tail. It is a peaceful, shoaling fish that adds elegance and movement to any planted aquarium.

Comportamiento

Rummy-nose tetras are peaceful and sociable, preferring to live in groups of six or more. They are active swimmers and interact harmoniously with other community fish, making them ideal for a planted community tank.

Habitat

Rummy-nose tetras are native to slow-moving, shaded streams and tributaries in South America, often found in blackwater rivers with sandy or muddy substrates. These waters are rich in decaying organic matter and low in light penetration.

Habitats

Detalles

Nombre cientifico
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Difficulty
Easy
Comportamiento
Peaceful
Dienta
Omnivore

🌊 Valores del agua

Ph
5.5 - 7
Gh
2 - 10
Temperatura
23 - 27
Caudal
Stangnant and slow

🐠 Tamaño mínimo del acuario

Longitud
80 cm
Altura
30 cm
Profundidad
30 cm
Litros acuario
72 l
Litros por pez
7 l

Reproducción

Rummy-nose tetras are egg layers that spawn in soft, slightly acidic water. To breed them, provide a separate breeding tank with dim lighting and fine-leaf plants for egg deposition. Once eggs are laid, remove adults to prevent them from eating the eggs. Fry should be fed infusoria initially.

Dieta

Rummy-nose tetras are omnivores, feeding on a variety of small live, frozen, or flake foods. Their diet includes brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms, and high-quality flakes or pellets. A varied diet ensures vibrant colors and good health.