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    Common Name: Rummy nose tetra, Firehead tetra
    Scientific Name:     Hemigrammus rhodostomus







    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    76F - 82F 6.0 - 7.0 6 dH 2 inches 20 gallons Middle

    Description:
    Rummy nose tetras is a species of tropical freshwater characin from South America. Rummy noses are a favorite of many community tanks. They are very peaceful and social fish that will school when in groups of 6 or more. The glimer of light off of their silver bodies when they school can be magnificent. These fish have the deep red color that goes from the tip of the head and tappers off just behind their eyes. This red nose can be used to detect deteriation in water quality as they will be less red as water quality worsens. They also have black and white stripes on their tail fins.
    Origin:
    South America
    Life Span:
    5 - 6 years
    Diet:
    Carnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Flakes, frozen, or live foods
    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic
    Breeding:
    Egg Scatterer
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    • Peaceful
    • Schooling fish
    • Good for community tank
    • Tolerant, not territorial
    • Do not keep with large aggressive fish

    Availability:
    Easily Obtained
    Tags: Characins (Tetras)
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