Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, quality pellets, frozen brine shrimp, bloodworms
Aquarium species profile
Bleeding Heart Tetra
Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · South America (Upper Amazon — Colombia, Peru)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature73–82°F
pH range5.5–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Other larger tetras, Corydoras, Angelfish, Gouramis, Discus
Tank mates to avoid
Very aggressive species, very small nano fish
Care notes
Named for the distinctive red spot on the side resembling a bleeding heart. One of the larger, showier tetras. Males develop long dorsal fins. Peaceful schooling fish; keep in groups of 6+. Does well in a planted Amazonian community.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.