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Bleeding Heart Tetra

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By Gary Bolton

Family: Characidae

Species: Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Size: 7.5cm (3 inch)

Diet: Omnivorous

Tank levels: Middle

Habitat: Streams and rivers in Colombia

Remarks: This peaceful species is apt to dash about when startled, and appreciates plenty of swimming space. Captive breeding is uncommon. The Lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra, a similar-looking species, has more rounded and less exaggerated finnage.

Other Name: Formerly known as Hyphessobrycon rubrostigma.

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Posted on March 7, 2007 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are no comments, hop to it!