red-nose tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri)

Familia: Characidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los carácidos, originario de la cuenca del río Negro en Sudamérica (Brasil y Colombia). Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 23–26 °C
pH: 5–6
Dureza GH: 5–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 2.5–3.6 cm
Tanque mínimo: 36 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer; keep 10+
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 南美洲内格罗河流域（巴西、哥伦比亚）

Descripción de la especie

A Characidae species: Hemigrammus bleheri lives mid-water swimmer; keep 10+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 2.5–3.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hemigrammus species we profile, alongside Hemigrammus ocellifer, Hemigrammus rhodostomus, Hemigrammus erythrozonus.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Keep 10+; larger groups settle better
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a red-nose tetra?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita red-nose tetra?

Mantén el agua a 23–26 °C. 23–26 °C recorded range. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza red-nose tetra y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 2.5–3.6 cm. Mínimo 36 L.

¿Qué come red-nose tetra?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir red-nose tetra con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario red-nose tetra?

De 南美洲内格罗河流域（巴西、哥伦比亚）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.

¿Cómo se reproduce red-nose tetra?

En acuario: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.