HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Blackbarred limia Bleeding-heart tetra vs Blackbarred limia: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 25–28°C (77–82°F).A pH of 7.0–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraBlackbarred limiaAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)6 cm (2.4 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)–Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)25–28°C (77–82°F)pH5.6–7.27.0–8.0Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciata