The Rummy Nose Tetra is a popular choice for live plant keepers and Discus fish keepers. The rummy nose is very peaceful and can make excellent community tank mates if housed with similar sized and non-aggressive species. The do best in schools of 6 or more and may stress if not provided with hiding places and aquarium plants (plastic or real). They have a red colored nose and it can be quite striking to see a school of them swimming around a tank.


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 Scientific Name Common Name Size Temperament
Hemigrammus bleheri
Rummy Nose Tetra 50mm Peaceful
 Water Temperature Water pH Tank Size Diet
 22-27°C  5.5–7.0 Min 100 liters Omnivore
 Lifespan Care Difficulty Breeding Min Population
3-5 Years Easy - Moderate Easy - moderate 1 adult/4L water
 Robustness Way of Living Sociability Availability
 Fairly Hardy Diurnal Schooling Freely