Bleeding Heart Tetra

Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon rubrostigma
Recommended Aquarium: 10+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 3 inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: South America

A favorite with Tetra lovers, Bleeding Heart Tetra is one of the most loved and one of the larger members of the Tetra family. This fish is noteworthy for the pastel mixtures of white, red, and pink throughout its body and fins, but its central feature is the bright red spot located near the "heart" of the fish. There is typically some black striping on the dorsal fin. With males having slightly longer fins and somewhat brighter colors, the Bleeding Heart tetra does fine singly, in pairs, trios, and schools.

Approximate arrival size for Bleeding Heart Tetra: 1 to 2 inches