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Tetra Bleeding Heart

$3.30

  • Date Received: 06/09/2026
  • Size: 2"
  • LOC: 92

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Care LevelModerate
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
DietOmnivorous (flake, freeze dried, pellet, frozen, vegetables, live foods)
Water ConditionsStable Parameters are Key,
Max Size2 to 3 inches
Scientific NameHyphessobrycon erythrostigma
Species / Family Acestrorhamphidae
Minimum Tank Size20 gallon or larger
CompatibilityCompatible with similar size community fish, ie. Gouramis, Mollies, Swords, Barbs, Kribensis. They do wonderful in planted tanks.
Avoid Housing WithAvoid housing with smaller tetras like neons and cardinals, and slower or long finned fish like bettas and Veil Angels as they will likely be fin nippers.
Location92
Date Received06/09/2026
Current Size2"

Description

Tetra Bleeding Heart (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma) Tropical Fish

Native to South America. It is a hardy,  peaceful schooling fish kept best in groups of 6 or more to feel secure and curb nipping. Growing to 2-3 inches. Suitable in planted tanks of 20 gallons or larger . Recognizable by small bright red heart shaped spot on the side of its body. They do wonderful in community tanks.

Additional information

Weight .5 lbs

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