Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
The Rummy Nose Tetra is renowned for its tight schooling behavior and striking appearance — a vivid red nose, silver body, and boldly striped black-and-white tail. Their red coloration intensifies when water conditions are optimal, making them a living indicator of water quality. A large school moving in unison through an aquascape is a truly mesmerizing sight.
Tank Size
80 liters
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore — flakes, micro pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp
Lifespan
5-6 years
Water Temp
24-28°C
pH Range
5.5-7.0
Recommended Products
Everything you need to create the perfect tank for your Rummy Nose Tetra.
Accessories
Seachem Prime Water Conditioner
Rummy Nose Tetras use their bright red noses as a stress indicator — fading red is a warning sign. Prime keeps water chemistry stable between changes, reducing the stress that causes nose color to fade.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Rummy Nose Tetras are sensitive water quality indicators. This comprehensive test kit measures ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH, giving you early warning of problems before they cause the visible stress responses this species is famous for.
Food
Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets
Micro pellets sized for the small mouths of Rummy Nose Tetras. Color enhancers maintain the vivid red nose coloration these fish are prized for, while the slow-sinking action encourages natural mid-water feeding in a tight school.
Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula
Protein-rich insect-based granules made with Black Soldier Fly larvae. The high-quality protein supports the active schooling lifestyle of Rummy Nose Tetras, and natural astaxanthin enhances their striking red coloration.