Our Guide To Keeping Bleeding Heart Tetra Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
   • Common name: Bleeding Heart Tetra
   • Family: Characidae
   • Origin: South America, in the Paraguay and Guaporé River basins
   • Adult length: 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 8 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Bleeding Heart Tetras thrive in a well-planted tank with open swimming spaces.
   • Provide hiding places among plants and decorations to make them feel secure.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
   • Keep the water temperature between 22 to 26°C (72 to 79°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a filter with gentle to moderate flow to maintain water quality without causing excessive stress.

5. Diet:

   • Bleeding Heart Tetras are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods including flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
   • Offer a varied diet to ensure they receive essential nutrients.

6. Tank mates:

   • Keep Bleeding Heart Tetras in groups of at least six individuals to promote natural behavior and reduce stress.
   • They are compatible with other peaceful community fish such as other tetras, rasboras, and small catfish species.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Bleeding Heart Tetras are peaceful shoaling fish that should not be kept with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
   • They display their best colors and behavior when kept in a group, and a larger group can reduce aggression within the species.