Species Profile
Rummynose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Tetraspeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
5.5–7
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Bright red head on a silver torpedo body with a striped tail. Schools tighter than almost any other tetra, making them a visual centerpiece. Sensitive water-quality bellwether; the red head fades fast when nitrate or pH drifts.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Rummynose Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Rummynose 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.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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