Flameback Bleeding Heart Tetra Care Guide
Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–27°C (72–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers live foods but accepts high-quality flakes and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
A peaceful addition to any community tank with ample space for schooling.
Good to Know
The Flameback Bleeding Heart Tetra is admired for its vivid dorsal fin coloration and the classic 'bleeding heart' mark on its body.
Gender Differences
Males are slightly larger and more colorful.
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