Rummy-nose tetra care
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Rummy-nose tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) grows to about 5 cm (2 in) and needs a tank of at least 80 liters (21 US gallons). Keep it at 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) with a pH of 5.5–7.2.
FreshwaterMediumPeacefulPrefers soft water
Adult size5 cm · 2 in
Smallest tank80 L · 21 gal
Temperature24–28 °C · 75–82 °F
pH5.5–7.2
GroupGroups of 8+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barbSwordtail
Avoid with
Fancy goldfishParadise fishWhite cloud minnowConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidSeverumCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferBala shark
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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