Rummynose Tetra

🔴 Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri)
Create a stunning schooling display in your aquarium with the beautiful Rummy Nose Tetra. Instantly recognisable by its bright red face, silver body and bold black-and-white striped tail, this classic tetra is a favourite among UK aquarists and aquascapers.

Rummy Nose Tetras are known for their tight shoaling behaviour, making them one of the best fish for creating dramatic movement in planted aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose Rummy Nose Tetra?
🔴 Bright red nose and striking striped tail
🐠 Famous for tight schooling behaviour
🌱 Perfect for planted and aquascaped tanks
👥 Best kept in large groups for visual impact
⭐ Popular tropical community fish in the UK
A large shoal moving together through a planted aquarium creates a beautiful, natural display.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Hemigrammus bleheri
📛 Common Name: Rummy Nose Tetra
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 5.5–7.0
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 8+ recommended

Rummy Nose Tetras thrive in mature aquariums with stable water parameters. Their bright red nose colour is often a good indicator of water quality and fish health.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with other tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, gouramis and small bottom-dwelling species. Excellent choice for planted aquascapes.

Important Notes
For best colour and behaviour, Rummy Nose Tetras should always be kept in groups. They prefer stable, well-maintained aquariums and may be sensitive to sudden water parameter changes.

The Rummy Nose Tetra is a perfect choice for UK fishkeepers looking to create a vibrant schooling display in a planted tropical aquarium.