Bleeding Heart Tetra at Wirral Aquatics
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Bleeding Heart Tetra

Wirral Aquatics
Quantity: Single
Price:
£9.95
Stock:
Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at Wirral Aquatics Ltd

Description

The bleeding heart tetra hail from the Amazon river basin in South America. They grow up to 7cm in length. They get their name from the distinctive spot on their sides which is a heart shaped, vibrant red. These stunning fish are fairly hardy and their stunning, shimmering bodies make them a popular choice for fish keepers at all levels in the hobby. Special requirements:

Bleeding Heart tetras are a social schooling fish and must be kept in groups of six to eight to minimise aggression within the species. These folk thrive in planted aquariums with opening swimming places dim lighting and driftwood, thus creating hiding places and helping them feel more secure.

Diet: Bleeding heart tetras are omnivores. At Wirral Aquatics our bleeding heart tetras enjoy a diet of EBO Pro Soft Artemia, Spirulina and Insect Meal as well as fresh and frozen bloodworms and daphnia. Tank size: 120litres + Tank mates: Best housed with other active fish of a similar size such as large tetras, danios, barbs and loaches. Avoid housing with shy, slow swimming fish or fish with long flowing fins like guppies, angel fish or bettas.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
21–28 °C
pH
4–7.5
Hardness
18–215 ppm
Adult size
60 mm
Min. tank
81 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Semi aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Bleeding Heart Tetra tankmate overlap
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 21 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Panda Cory
Panda Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 21 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–25 °CpH 6–7.418–214 ppm
Cherry tetras
Cherry tetras
Out of stock
Temp °C 21 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
24–28 °CpH 5.5–7.518–214 ppm
Keyhole Cichlids
Keyhole Cichlids
Out of stock
Temp °C 21 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
21–28 °CpH 4–7.536–268 ppm
Apistogramma Three Stripe
Apistogramma Three Stripe
Out of stock
Temp °C 21 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–29 °CpH 5–60–268 ppm
Cardinal tetra
Cardinal tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 21 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
23–29 °CpH 3.5–7.518–215 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

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