Description
Brilliant Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Hemigrammus bleheri
Common Name: Brilliant Rummy Nose Tetra
Size: ~2 inches (5 cm)
Lifespan: 5 – 6 years
Tank Zone: Middle swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 50 – 150 ppm
pH: 5.5 – 7.0
Temperature: 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F)
Water Type: Soft, acidic to neutral, well-filtered water
🐟 Characteristics
Famous for its brilliant red nose (extends further behind the gills than other rummy nose species)
Silver body with shimmering shine and black-and-white striped tail
Very active schooling fish, peaceful nature
Excellent indicator fish – red color fades if stressed or water quality is poor
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms)
Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, in small amounts
🛠️ Maintenance
Weekly water change: 25–30%
Needs stable, clean water → sensitive to toxins (ammonia/nitrite/nitrate)
Prefers aquariums with live plants, shaded zones, and open swimming space
Gentle filtration, avoid harsh currents
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: 8 (better in 10–15+)
Tank Mates: Peaceful fish – tetras, rasboras, corydoras, discus, angelfish, dwarf gouramis, shrimps
Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish, large predators
✅ Do’s
Keep them in large schools for best effect
Maintain very stable water parameters
Use darker substrate and plants to bring out their colors
❌ Don’ts
Don’t add them to new/unstable aquariums
Don’t expose them to sudden parameter changes
Don’t keep them in hard or alkaline water
⭐ Quick Tips
The Brilliant Rummy Nose Tetra is the most colorful of the rummy nose types, with a deeper red nose and shimmering body
Sensitive but very rewarding once settled
A perfect centerpiece schooling fish for planted aquariums
