HomeCompare fishRed rainbowfish vs Bleeding-heart tetra Red rainbowfish vs Bleeding-heart tetra: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Red rainbowfish grows about twice as long as the Bleeding-heart tetra; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 23–25°C (73–77°F).A pH of 7.0–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 150 L (40 US gal)Side by sideRed rainbowfishBleeding-heart tetraAdult size12 cm (4.7 in)6 cm (2.4 in)Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature22–25°C (72–77°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH7.0–8.05.6–7.2Hardness9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesRed rainbowfishGlossolepis incisusBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigma