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Here is a complete care guide and detailed profile of the Rummy Nose Tetra – a striking and peaceful freshwater schooling fish loved for its red nose and vibrant tail pattern.
🐟 Rummy Nose Tetra – Full Details & Care Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Rummy Nose Tetra
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Firehead Tetra
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Brilliant Rummy Nose
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Rednose Tetra
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemigrammus rhodostomus, Petitella georgiae, or Hemigrammus bleheri (several species share the name) |
| Family | Characidae |
| Origin | Amazon Basin – Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela |
🎨 Appearance:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Color | Distinct bright red nose (head), silvery body, and black-and-white striped tail fin |
| Size | 1.75 – 2 inches (4.5 – 5 cm) |
| Lifespan | 5 – 6 years with proper care |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Females may be slightly rounder; males are more slender |
🌡️ Water Parameters:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F) |
| pH Level | 5.5 – 7.0 (slightly acidic) |
| Hardness | 2 – 10 dGH (soft water preferred) |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
Note: The redness of the nose fades when stressed, making it a good indicator of water quality and fish health.
🏡 Tank Setup:
| Feature | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 20 gallons (larger for bigger schools) |
| School Size | 6 or more (10+ for best behavior and display) |
| Substrate | Dark sand or fine gravel |
| Plants | Live plants like Amazon swords, Java fern, floating plants for shade |
| Decorations | Driftwood, rocks, shaded hiding areas |
| Filtration | Efficient but gentle (sensitive to strong currents) |
| Lighting | Moderate or dim lighting preferred |
🧠 Temperament & Behavior:
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful, social, shy |
| Schooling | Strong schooling fish; very tight group swimmers |
| Activity Level | Active but not aggressive |
| Swimming Level | Mid-level of the tank |
🤝 Ideal Tank Mates:
| ✅ Compatible With | ❌ Avoid With |
|---|---|
| Neon/Ember/Cardinal Tetras | Aggressive or large cichlids |
| Corydoras Catfish | Fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs |
| Otocinclus, Rasboras | Goldfish (different water needs) |
| Dwarf Gouramis | Bettas (only with care) |
| Peaceful shrimp species |
🍽️ Feeding:
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Flake Food | High-quality tropical flakes |
| Pellets | Micro pellets |
| Frozen/Live | Daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms |
| Veg Content | Spirulina, blanched veggies occasionally |
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Feed 1–2 small meals per day.
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Feed only what they can eat in 2 minutes to prevent waste.
🐣 Breeding Rummy Nose Tetras:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Spawning Type | Egg scatterers |
| Breeding Tank | Soft, acidic water; fine-leaved plants or mesh bottom |
| Water Conditions | pH ~6.0, temp ~27°C |
| Egg Count | 100–200 eggs per female |
| Parental Care | None – remove adults after spawning |
| Hatching Time | 24–36 hours |
| Fry Feeding | Infusoria, then baby brine shrimp |
🧼 Care Tips:
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✅ Keep in schools of at least 6–10 for comfort and schooling behavior
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✅ Perform regular weekly water changes (25–30%)
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✅ Monitor water parameters closely – sensitive to changes
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✅ A mature, cycled aquarium is ideal for Rummy Nose Tetras
📋 Summary Profile:
| Feature | Info |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemigrammus rhodostomus / bleheri |
| Common Name | Rummy Nose Tetra |
| Size | Up to 2 inches |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Care Level | Moderate (sensitive to water changes) |
| Lifespan | 5 – 6 years |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Best for | Community tanks, planted aquariums |
🌟 Highlights:
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🔴 Bright red nose and striped tail make them visually striking
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🧪 Serve as a natural water quality indicator
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🐟 Excellent schooling fish for peaceful community tanks
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🌿 Thrive in soft, planted aquariums with stable conditions
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