Bleeding Heart Tetra
hyphessobrycon rubrostigma

It belongs to the family Characidae

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Cost: $4-7

Origin:
Columbia

Description:
Deep bodied, has a shape similar to say, a lemon tetra. Gets up to 2 ¼ inches (6 cm).

Color:
Looks transparent, the dorsal fin is black with a white tip.

Sexual distinctions:

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Females bulkier and the males have a larger, more elongated dorsal fin.

Tank conditions:
Temperature 77 degrees (25 Celsius). Ph and hardness, no specific levels determined. Needs plenty of swimming space, lots of vegetation and pretty good lighting.

Food:
Different types of live food, every now and then a high quality dried food.

Behavior:
Lively and a good swimmer.

Breeding:
Seldom will breed.

Compatibility:
Does very well in a community tank, peaceable schooling fish.