HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Black phantom tetra Bleeding-heart tetra vs Black phantom tetra: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraBlack phantom tetraAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)4 cm (1.6 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)pH5.6–7.26.0–7.5Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)2–18 dGH (36–321 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodExcellentCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaBlack phantom tetraHyphessobrycon megalopterus