Rummy-Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) – Live Freshwater Fish
Product Overview:
The Rummy-Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) is a striking and peaceful freshwater fish known for its vivid red nose and iridescent body. Popular among aquarium enthusiasts, this small, vibrant species adds a lively splash of color to any community tank. With its distinctive appearance and peaceful nature, the Rummy-Nose Tetra is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced hobbyists.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Red Nose: The most notable feature of the Rummy-Nose Tetra is its brilliant, bright red coloration on its nose, which stands out beautifully against its silver body.
- Iridescent Body: The body of the Rummy-Nose Tetra is a delicate, silvery-white, often with a slight shimmer, adding elegance and movement to your aquarium.
- Peaceful and Social: These fish are highly social and thrive in schools, which helps them feel secure and display their most vibrant colors.
- Ideal Community Fish: Rummy-Nose Tetras are peaceful and non-aggressive, making them an ideal choice for community tanks with other small, non-aggressive species.
- Active Swimmers: Known for their active, schooling behavior, Rummy-Nose Tetras add dynamic movement to any tank.
Care Requirements:
- Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons for a school of 6 or more fish. Larger tanks are recommended for more fish and stable water conditions.
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C)
- pH: 6.0 to 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (2–15 dGH)
- Tank Setup: These tetras prefer a well-planted aquarium with plenty of swimming space. Include plants, driftwood, and gentle filtration for a natural, comfortable environment.
- Diet: Rummy-Nose Tetras are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods, including high-quality flake food, small pellets, live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, and vegetable matter like blanched spinach or zucchini.
- Schooling: Best kept in groups of at least 6 to 8 individuals. They are much more comfortable and display more natural behavior when kept in a school.
Why Choose Rummy-Nose Tetra?
- Striking Appearance: Their red noses and shimmering bodies make them one of the most visually appealing tetras available.
- Peaceful Nature: Great for peaceful community tanks, they get along well with most small to medium-sized fish and invertebrates.
- Schooling Behavior: Keeping a group of Rummy-Nose Tetras in your tank will create beautiful and mesmerizing displays as they swim together in harmony.
- Low Maintenance: They are relatively easy to care for as long as you maintain stable water conditions and provide appropriate tankmates.
Ideal For:
- Community Aquariums: Perfect for a peaceful community tank with other small, calm fish like Corydoras, Guppies, and other Tetras.
- Aquascaping: Their active yet peaceful nature makes them an excellent choice for aquascaped tanks, where they will add color and movement without disturbing the plants.
- Beginners and Experienced Hobbyists: Easy to care for yet stunning to look at, making them suitable for both novice and expert fish keepers.
This is a very beautiful tetra that will thrive in community fish tanks and planted tanks. With its "blush" around the face, this gives it the name "Rummy-Nose." It has an awesome jet black and white tail, which makes this a very colorful fish despite its small size!
Size is around half an inch to an inch.
**Sold in Bundles of 5, 10 or 25**
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rummy nose tetras pack of 5
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rummy nose tetras
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