Bleeding Heart Tetra
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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