Here is a fact sheet of the Rummy-nose Tetra
Scientific Name | Hemigrammus rhodostomus |
Family | Characidae |
Common Names | Rummy-nose Tetra, Red-nose Tetra, Firehead Tetra |
Origin | Amazon Basin, South America. |
Adult Size | Up to 5 cm |
Social | Peaceful, suitable for community tanks |
Lifespan | 5 - 6 years |
Diet | Omnivore, eats most foods |
Breeding | Egglayer |
pH | 5.5-7 |
Hardness | 2-12 dGH |
Temperature | 24 - 27 C |