Firehead tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri)

Scientific name: Hemigrammus bleheri G?ry & Mahnert, 1986

The Firehead tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: South America, Negro and Meta River basins.

Firehead tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 23–26°C (73–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Hemigrammus bleheri
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.6
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Negro and Meta River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)