Bleeding Heart Tetra

Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
✓ Compatible
Spanner Barb

Spanner Barb

Barbodes lateristriga

Can Bleeding Heart Tetra Live With Spanner Barb?

Bleeding Heart Tetra and Spanner Barb are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 73–82°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

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Bleeding Heart Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Spanner Barb is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBleeding Heart TetraSpanner Barb
Temperature73–82°F72–82°F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Max Size2.5"7"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank20 gal30 gal

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