Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, micro pellets, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia
Aquarium species profile
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus · South America (Amazon basin)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size2"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature75–82°F
pH range5.5–7.0
Compatible tank mates
Discus, Angelfish, Corydoras, other tetras, dwarf cichlids
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive or large predatory fish
Care notes
Tight schooling fish; one of the best schoolers in the hobby. Bright red nose intensity is an indicator of water quality. Keep 8+.
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.