The Rummy Nose Tetra is a popular choice for live plant keepers and Discus fish keepers. The rummy nose tetra is very peaceful and can make excellent community tank mates if housed with similar sized and non-aggressive species. The do best in schools of 6 or more and may stress if not provided with hiding places and plants (plastic or real). They have a red coloured nose and it can be quite striking to see a school of them swimming around a tank.

Species – Rummy Nose Tetra – Hemigrammus Rhodostomus

Current Size – 2cm – 3cm

Adult Length – 5cm

Temperature Range – 24 – 27 °C

pH Range – 5.5 – 7.0