Can Bleeding Heart Tetra Live With Geophagus Tapajos Red Head?

Bleeding Heart Tetra and Geophagus Tapajos Red Head are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 78–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2.5" and 7").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Bleeding Heart Tetra: middle, Geophagus Tapajos Red Head: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Bleeding Heart Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Geophagus Tapajos Red Head is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 55 gallons

ParameterBleeding Heart TetraGeophagus Tapajos Red Head
Temperature73–82°F78–86°F
pH6–7.55.5–7.5
Max Size2.5"7"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank20 gal55 gal

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