Species Profile
Bleeding Heart Tetra
Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
Tetraspeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
73–82°F
pH
5.5–7
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen
Notes
Tall, almost disc-shaped body with a vivid red spot over the heart. Males develop long flowing dorsal fins. Needs space (30gal+) and a school of 6+ to show natural behavior. Underrated centerpiece for a planted community tank.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Bleeding Heart Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Bleeding Heart Tetrain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Angelfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cherry Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lemon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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