Bleeding Heart Tetra

Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Named for the vivid red spot on its flanks that resembles a bleeding heart. A deep-bodied, elegant tetra with flowing fins. Males spar but rarely cause damage.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

73–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

2.5"
6.3 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers slightly soft, acidic water but adapts to moderate conditions. Keep in groups. Provide tall plants and open swimming space.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and small insects.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Blue Tetra 2.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12" Midas Cichlid 12"

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