🐟 Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus)
Freshwater Tetra • Schooling Fish • Community Species • Water Quality Indicator
 
📋 The Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) is one of the most popular and reliable community schooling fish, instantly recognizable by its bright red nose and black-striped tail. This small South American species thrives in peaceful planted aquariums, adding a graceful touch with its tight schooling behavior.
Often regarded as a natural water quality indicator, the Rummy Nose’s nose coloration fades in poor conditions—making it both decorative and useful for aquarists. They prefer soft, slightly acidic water, plenty of swimming room, and a stable environment.
When kept in schools of 10 or more, Rummy Nose Tetras display coordinated swimming that adds elegance and harmony to community tanks, especially when paired with Cardinal or Neon Tetras.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Bright Red Head: Intense coloration when healthy
⚪ Distinct Tail Pattern: Three bold black and white stripes
📏 Perfect Schooling Fish: Tight, synchronized group behavior
✅ Captive-Bred Availability: Hardy and widely accessible
🐟 Community Favorite: Excellent with peaceful species