Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma)

Fish Species

Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

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About

A deeper-bodied Amazonian tetra recognized by the red spot on each side of the body. It is a peaceful social fish that should be maintained in a group with adequate swimming room.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Origin Region

Upper Amazon basin, Colombia, Peru and Brazil

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

7 cm | 2.8 in

Water Requirements
Amazon Basin

Temperature

24–29°C

pH

5.5–7

GH Hardness

1–8dGH

KH Alkalinity

1–4dKH

Min Tank Size

80L