Rummy-nose tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus)

Scientific name: Hemigrammus rhodostomus Ahl, 1924

Rummy-nose tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus)

The Rummy-nose tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 in). It is peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 55 L (15 US gal), water at 23–29°C (73–84°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.5. Native range: South America, Lower stretches of the Amazon River.

Rummy-nose tetra care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
5 cm (2 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
23–29°C (73–84°F)
pH
6.0–7.5
Hardness
6–15 dGH (107–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, freeze-dried foods and frozen foods.

Biology

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
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: lower Amazon River basin and Orinoco River basin.
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.)

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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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