Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Rummy Nose Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Freshwater Fish
Tetras & Small Schooling Fish
Common
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus/bleheri
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Rummy Nose Tetra.
What Rummy Nose Tetra costs in South Africa
6 price points from 3 shops over 90 days
R45
cheapest of 2 shops today
R45med R55R80
Great price−18%Down 16.7% versus the previous two months
SA median R55 across 3 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Rummy Nose Tetra is highly prized for its vibrant red nose and black-and-white patterned tail. They are known as a 'canary in the coal mine' as their red nose will fade if water conditions are poor. This active, tightly schooling species is a fantastic indicator of a healthy, stable aquarium.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
moderate
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Rummy Nose Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Rummy Nose Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Rummy Nose Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Rummy Nose Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R40–85 · Average: R57
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