Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Rummy nose tetra, Red-nosed tetra, Firehead tetra |
| Scientific name: | Hemigrammus bleheri |
| Synonyms: | (none) |
| Size: | 2" (5cm) |
| Origin: | South America: Brazil and Colombia |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank with some swimming space for this active shoaler. |
| Compatibility: | Peaceful community fish, keep with other peaceful tetras, Corydoras catfish, etc. |
| Temperature: | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0) preferred. |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous: flake, small granular foods and live or frozen foods. |
| Sexing: | In mature fish, males are smaller and slimmer. |
| Breeding: | Difficult - very soft, acidic water required. Eggs hatch in 1-2 days. |
| Comments: |
These tetras are a spectacular site in a larger shoal, therefore the keeping of 8-10 individuals or more is recommended
to appreciate them at their best. They are particularly striking against a background of light green plants.
Two similar species are often sold under the same common names - Hemigrammus rhodostomus and Petitella georgiae (False Rummy-Nose tetra).
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