Bleeding-heart tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma)

Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma Fowler, 1943

Bleeding-heart tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma)

The Bleeding-heart tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 6 cm (2.4 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 23–28°C (73–82°F) and a pH of 5.6–7.2. Native range: South America, Upper Amazon River basin.

Bleeding-heart tetra care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
6 cm (2.4 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
23–28°C (73–82°F)
pH
5.6–7.2
Hardness
3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plants. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.1
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.6 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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