HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Chinese sucker Bleeding-heart tetra vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 10 times the length of a Bleeding-heart tetra and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.2 suits both.Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraChinese suckerAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH5.6–7.26.0–7.5Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus