Rummy-nose Tetra Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Origin region
Brazil
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
5.50–7.00
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–4.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Brazil
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer.
Notes
Red head, tight schooling; indicator of water quality.