| Family: | CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hemigrammus rhodostomus |
| Common Name: |
Rummy-Nose Tetra |
| Note: | There are actually three species of tetras that are commonly sold as “Rummy-nosed Tetras”, Hemigrammus bleheri, found in the Negro and Meta River basins. Hemigrammus rhodostomus 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 2 inches (5 cm) |
| Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Lower Amazon River and Orinoco 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 |
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