| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus
|
| Common Name: |
Redback Bleeding Heart Tetra, Red Tipped Bleeding Heart Tetra, Flame-back Bleeding Heart Tetra
|
| Size: |
Up to 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Negro River basin.. |
| Min Tank Size: |
15 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen, live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Active and peaceful schooling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, prefers soft acidic water. temperature 75 – 80°F (24 – 27°C) pH 6.0-7.0 dH range: 2 – 8 |
| Care: |
Medium, keep in schools. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, with similar sized and active fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, with care. |
