Bleeding Heart Tetra

Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
✓ Compatible
Cardinal Tetra

Cardinal Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi

Can Bleeding Heart Tetra Live With Cardinal Tetra?

Bleeding Heart Tetra and Cardinal Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 73–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2.5" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Bleeding Heart Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Cardinal Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 25 gallons

ParameterBleeding Heart TetraCardinal Tetra
Temperature73–82°F73–84°F
pH6–7.55–7
Max Size2.5"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank20 gal10 gal

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