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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Tetras & Small Schooling Fish
Common
Hemigrammus rhodostomus/bleheri
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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
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Everything you need to keep Rummy Nose Tetra healthy in a South African 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.
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Rummy Nose Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Rummy Nose Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Rummy Nose Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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