Rummy Nose Tetra     Hemigrammus bleheri

Grows to:  2.2"

Hobbyist Level:  Not recommended for beginners.

How Many?  They are a schooling fish that should be be purchased in groups of 4 or more.  Six or more is best.

Housing:  Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants for hiding.  They look good with a dark substrate.  They swim in the mid to bottom region of the tank.  They are intolerant of poor water conditions and their color will fade and not return unless water quality is improved.  Minimum tank size is about 10 gallons. (Temperature- 74-82),  (pH 5.6-7.0, 6.4 being ideal)

Tank mates:  They are peaceful fish that should be kept with other peaceful fish of similar size.

Feeding:  They will accept a variety of foods.  Feed flakes, along with brine shrimp and frozen foods.  Tetras will show their best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given them a good diet.  They are an omnivore.

Natural Habitat:  Brazil.

Males and Females:  Females may appear more round bodied when plump with eggs.

See also:  Tetras