{"product_id":"rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri","title":"Rummy Nose Tetra | Hemigrammus bleheri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rummy Nose Tetra pairs a bright red nose with a zebra-striped tail, and schools tighter than almost any fish in the hobby — a shoal moves as one mesmerising unit. Reaching around 5 cm, it is peaceful and beautiful, and its glowing red nose doubles as a living water-quality gauge: the colour fades when conditions slip, so it rewards clean, stable water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHemigrammus bleheri, the true or firehead rummy nose, comes from the Rio Negro and Rio Vaupés systems of the Amazon basin in Brazil and Colombia. These are warm, soft, acidic blackwater rivers stained by tannins, with gentle flow and abundant submerged wood — conditions worth recreating for the deepest colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, torpedo-shaped tetra with a translucent silver body. The head is a vivid deep red that extends over the gill covers, and the tail carries bold black-and-white horizontal stripes. Colour is strongest in soft, warm, well-maintained water; a pale or pinkish nose is an early warning that water quality needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and highly social, it is one of the tightest-schooling aquarium fish and should be kept in a group of at least ten to feel secure and shoal properly. It mixes beautifully with other calm community fish that share its soft-water preferences, and larger groups look truly spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Offer quality micro or crushed flake and small granules as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and bloodworm. A varied diet keeps that red nose glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 90 L, with 110 L or larger better for a good-sized shoal. Keep temperature at 24–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.0 and soft water, GH around 1–8. It is a little sensitive to water quality and best added to a mature, well-cycled tank; soft, tannin-stained water, gentle filtration and planting suit it best. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA challenging egg-scatterer to breed. It needs very soft, acidic water and dim light to spawn among fine-leaved plants, and the eggs are highly sensitive to light and water conditions. Parents take no care of the eggs, so a dedicated blackwater breeding setup is required for success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemigrammus bleheri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRummy Nose Tetra, Firehead Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRio Negro and Rio Vaupés, Amazon basin (Brazil, Colombia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm (up to 6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (tight schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): micro flake, small granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 1–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature, soft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, corydoras, otocinclus, dwarf cichlids such as apistogramma and rams, and peaceful shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, boisterous tankmates and fin-nippers. 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