CheckMyFishTankRummynose Tetra care
Hemigrammus rhodostomus · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A tight schooling tetra with a red nose that is a sign of good water quality.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Small flakes or micro pellets, frozen daphnia.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Rummynose Tetra in a 60 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Rummynose Tetra.
- Rosy Barb: Rosy Barb and Rummynose Tetra need different water temperatures.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Rummynose Tetra.
- Gold Barb: Gold Barb and Rummynose Tetra need different water temperatures.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Rummynose Tetra need different water temperatures.
- Paradise Fish: Paradise Fish and Rummynose Tetra need different water temperatures.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Rummynose Tetra.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Rummynose Tetra.
Questions
What size tank does a Rummynose Tetra need?
At least 30 gallons for a group of 10. Adults grow to about 2 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Rummynose Tetra like?
76 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 5.5 to 7. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Rummynose Tetra should I keep together?
Keep 10 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Rummynose Tetra eat?
Small flakes or micro pellets, frozen daphnia. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.