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Rummy Nose Tetra Hemigrammus rhodostomus 10-Pack
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Origin: Lower Amazon, Brazil
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH5.5–7
49
GH (Hardness)0–8 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–3 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 5 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 4–6
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (10–50+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; excellent shoaler
About
Hemigrammus rhodostomus (Rummy Nose Tetra) is a stunning shoaling tetra with a brilliant red nose and bold black-and-white striped caudal fin. One of the most popular planted tank fish — large schools create spectacular movement.
Care Guide
pH 5.5–7.0, temp 24–28°C, soft water. Groups of 20+ for best effect. Red colouration intensifies with excellent water quality. Feed flakes, micro-pellets, Cyclops.
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