Rummy Nose Tetras

🐠 Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) – Quick Care Guide

Common Name: Rummy Nose Tetra
Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)
Size: ~2 inches (5 cm)
Type: Schooling freshwater fish

✅ Basic Requirements

• Tank Size: 15+ gallons (larger for bigger schools)

• Water Temp: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

• pH: 5.5–7.0

• Hardness: Soft to moderate

• Tank Setup: Planted tank, dark substrate, gentle flow

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Behavior & Compatibility

• Temperament: Peaceful, social

• Schooling: Keep in groups of 6+ (10+ ideal)

• Tank Mates: Other peaceful species (tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf gouramis)

🍽️ Feeding

• Diet: Omnivore — high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen/live foods

• Feeding Tip: Small mouths — finely crushed food preferred

🔁 Other Notes

• Lifespan: 5–6 years

• Health Indicator: Bright red nose = healthy; faded = stress or poor water

• Water Quality: Needs clean, stable conditions — sensitive to ammonia/nitrites