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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma |
| Common Name: |
Bleeding Heart tetra |
| Size: |
Up to 2.5" (6 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Upper Amazon River basin. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallon for a school. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous: Will accept Flakes, Frozen and live
foods. Provide a varied diet for best color. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful schooler, Keep more than 6. |
| Water: |
73 to 82°F (23-28°C) Soft to hard. dH range: 3.0
- 12.0, pH : 5.6 - 7.2 |
| Care: |
Easy after acclimation. |
| Communities: |
Good |
| Suitability: |
Good, fin nipping may become a problem. |
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