Introduction
The body of the Bleeding Heart Tetra is high and deeps.The general color is pinkish silver, and a notable feature is the pink-red spot on the flank below the dorsal fin.Males have large sickle-shaped dorsal fins; those of females are shorter and rounded.Both males and females have long-based anal fins, but those on the males are slightly concave.
Common Name
Spotfin Tetra , Bleeding Heart Tetra , Hyphessobrycon rubrostigma.
Species
Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
Habitat
Streams and rivers in Colombia.
Maximum Size
About 3"(7.5cm).
Minimum Tank Size
A tank measuring at least 36" x 15" x 12" (90cm x 37.7cm x 30cm) - 106 litres.
Diet
Easy to feed. It will readily accept just about anything offered.They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods.In the aquarium it proves unfussy. Feed a mixture of dried flakes and granules along with small live and frozen foods
Water Temperature
73-82°F (23-28°C).
pH
5.5-7.2.
Hardness
2-12°H
Remark
This peaceful species is apt to dart around when startled and appreciates plenty of swimming space.Captive breeding is uncommon.The lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra , a similar-looking species has more rounded and less exaggerated finnage.
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