HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Flame tetra Bleeding-heart tetra vs Flame tetra: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 5.8–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraFlame tetraAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)4.5 cm (1.8 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)55 L (15 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)pH5.6–7.25.8–7.8Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)5–25 dGH (89–446 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyDifficultDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaFlame tetraHyphessobrycon flammeus