| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hemigrammus bleheri |
| Common Name: |
Rummy-Nose Tetra, Firehead tetra |
| Note: |
There are actually three species of tetras that
are commonly sold as "Rummy-nosed Tetras", Hemigrammus bleheri,
Hemigrammus rhodostomus from the lower Amazon River basin and
Orinoco River basin and what is more commonly known as the "False
Rummy-nosed Tetra" Petitella georgiae from the upper Amazon River
basin in Peru. |
| Size: |
Up to 1.5 inches (3.6 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Negro and Meta River basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen
and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful and active schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical once acclimated, Temperature
74 - 82°F (23 – 29°C) pH 6.0-7.5 dH range: 6 - 15 |
| Care: |
Senistive to water changes. |
| Communities: |
Good, likes well established tanks. Keep in schools
with other small fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good |
