Bleeding Heart Tetra Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bleeding Heart Tetra in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 liters (20 gallons) for a small school
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with other peaceful tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids, and other similarly sized, non-aggressive species. Avoid housing with fin-nippers or very large, predatory fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted aquarium with open swimming spaces. Prefers subdued lighting and a dark substrate to enhance its coloration. Benefits from a school of at least 6-10 individuals to display natural behavior and reduce stress. Good water quality is paramount.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

5.5-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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