Fish Data : Rummy Nose Tetra

Description

     The True Rummy-Nose Tetra gets its name from the red blushing across its nose and face. But its beautiful coloration does not end there. Hemigrammus bleheri has a mirror-like silver body and a jet-black tail striped with white. This color pattern adds a simple, yet striking beauty to any freshwater aquarium. The True Rummy-Nose Tetra is a peaceful omnivore that makes an excellent addition to community aquariums with non-aggressive tankmates.

    Also known as the Banded Rummy-Nose Tetra, this fish native to South America thrives in well-planted systems. In addition to plants, decorate the aquarium with scattered rocks and driftwood to simulate its natural habitat.

     The Rummy Nose Tetra is a popular choice for live plant keepers and Discus fish keepers. They are very peaceful and can make excellent community tank mates if housed with similar sized and non-aggressive species. The do best in schools of 6 or more and may stress if not provided with hiding places and plants (plastic or real). They have a red colored nose and it can be quite striking to see a school of them swimming around a tank.

    The Rummy Nosed Tetra can be sensitive to pH fluctuations so take more time during acclimation and during water changes.

    This is one of three species that can be easily mis-identified because they all look very similar. There is the True Rummy Nose (Hemigrammus bleheri), the Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) and the False Rummy Nose (Petitella georgiae). The H. rhodostomus and P. georgiae grow to about 3 inches (8 cm) whereas the H. bleheri only reaches about 2 inches (5 cm). The H. bleheri will also have more red coloration on the head and appear skinnier than the other species.

Other Informations

Scientific Name: Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Family: Characidae

Distribution: South America, particularly around the lower Amazon Basin and the Orinoco River

Temperament: Peaceful, community fish

Diet: Omnivorous

Lifespan: About 5 years, possibly longer

Adult Size: About 2"

Tank Size: 10+ gallons as they are active schooling fish

Temperature: 72-80 degrees Fahrenheit

Distribution

    Lower Amazon region, around Aripiranga and Paraguay.

General Body Form:

    Torpedo shaped, elongate body.

Status:    The species is not listed on the IUCN Red List.

Care and feeding:    Since they are omnivorous the Rummy-nose Tetra will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat. They are more difficult to keep than many other tetras, the water conditions should be kept soft and acidic for them to thrive.

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom:    These fish will swim in all areas of the aquarium.

Acceptable Water Conditions:    Hardness: to 4? dGH
   Ph: 6.0 to 7.0 (6.0 - 6.5 for breeding)
   Temp: 73-79? F (22.8 - 26? C), 77-82? F for breeding.

Social Behaviors:    The Rummy-nose is a peaceful community species that do better (and look best) in groups of 7-10 fish. They look great in a planted aquarium with some free space for swimming

Sexual Differences:    The male is thinner, while the female is more compact with a larger stomach during spawning.

Breeding/Reproduction:    The Rummy-nose tetra are egg layers. They are reportedly more difficult to breed than many other tetras. The water must be kept soft and acidic. They are listed as a "blackwater" fish. Peat filtration is suggested for breeding as well. They will spawn on the bottom of the aquarium or on pinnate leaves of plants. They may eat the eggs, which will hatch after 36 hours. The fry are free swimming after 4 days and are very small. The smallest foods possible like infusoria, is usually required.

Availability:    The Rummy-nose tetra is readily available and reasonably priced. 

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Fish Data : Ruby Red Pencilfish

 

Descriptions :

    The Ruby Red Pencilfish, also known as the Red Arc Pencilfish, or the Peruvian Red Pencilfish, are bullet shaped and mostly red in color with a gold stripe across the top, and 2 black horizontal lines covering the entire length of the fish. They are a peaceful and colorful fish that will make a wonderful addition to any freshwater community aquarium.

    The Ruby Red Pencilfish can be housed in an aquarium with other peaceful soft water fish. It is best to keep these fish with fish that are not overly active. Live plants, rocks and driftwood help to enhance its natural habitat and provide hiding spaces. They are sensitive to high nitrate levels, so frequent water changes may be necessary.

Other Informations:

Difficulty: Easy
Breeding: Egg layers
Care: Easy
Gender: Females will be plumper
Length: 6cm
Strata: None in particular
Diet: Flakes, mini pellets, daphnia
Temp: 24 - 28 degrees
Tank size: minimum 20L

Compatibility: other tetras, loaches and species that will not grow larger than 15cm.
Care and feeding:    Since they are omnivorous they will generally eat all kinds of foods. The Red Arc Pencilfish is not a picky eater so they will eat most prepared fish foods including small pellets, freeze dried foods and most flakes foods. To keep them looking their best, brine shrimp (live or frozen) or frozen blood worms should be fed occasionally.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom: The Red Arc Pencilfish will swim in most parts of your aquarium.

Acceptable Water Conditions:    Red Arc Pencilfish like a well planted aquarium.
    Hardness: 2 - 10° dGH
    Ph: 5.8 to 7
    Temp: 72-82° F (22 – 28° C)

Social Behaviors:    The males of this species can be aggressive towards each other but usually little damage is done during their fights. If you plan on having more than 1 male in your tank, to be safe you should keep as many as you can afford to keep aggression to a minimum. Fortunately they aren't aggressive towards other species so the Red Arc Pencilfish are a good community fish.


Sexual Differences:    The males have an obvious white patch at the base of their dorsal fin.

Breeding/Reproduction:    This fish has been bred in captivity but not in commercial levels. If you want to attempt to breed the Red Arc Pencilfish, one successful breeder used a water temp of 78 F, with a pH of 6.6 and a total hardness of 20 ppm.

Availability:    This is a relatively rare species and the price can be quite high. It is hoped that in the near future someone will be able to breed them in commercial levels so the price will drop.

  They are sold as the Red Arc Pencilfish as well as under the name of Peruvian Red Pencilfish, Coral Red Pencilfish, and Ruby Red Pencilfish.

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Fish Data : Rosy Tetra

Distribution:

    The Rosy Tetra, also known as the Rosy Finned Tetra or the Rosey Tetra, was described by Durbin in 1909. They are found in South America, particularly in the Rio Guopore region of Paraguay and in the lower Amazon River Basin of Guyana and Suriname.

Status:
    The species is not listed on the IUCN Red List.

Description

    The Rosy Tetra is one of some 30 species commonly referred to as the "rosy tetra clade" within the genus Hyphessobrycon that share several traits in colour and pattern. All species are somewhat disk-shaped and share the "flag" signal, being a very conspicuous black spot on the dorsal fin, usually underlined by a white or sometimes yellow zone and tipped with white depending upon species. They also share a darkened humeral or shoulder patch immediately posterior of the gill covers. Durbin (1909) in first describing the subject species stated that the humeral (shoulder) patch was absent, but in fact it is present though quite pale in this species; Weitzman and Palmer (1996) state that over a light coloured substrate, the colours pale and the humeral patch is basically non-existent, but over a dark substrate the body colouration deepens and the humeral spot is visible.

    These above-mentioned traits are particularly similar between Hyphessobrycon rosaceus and H. bentosi, such that the two fish are frequently confused. The body red of H. rosaceus is somewhat paler than that of H. bentosi, and there are a number of small differing traits respecting the fins. In particular, this species possess white tips on the black pelvic and sickle-shaped anal fins, whereas the fins are pure black on H. bentosi. Previously, the subject species was frequently seen as Hyphessobrycon bentosi rosaceus [as in Baensch & Riehl, Aquarium Atlas I] but the species is now considered to be distinct as H. rosaceus

    The rosy tetra will do very well in a community tank with fish of a similar size such as other small tetras, corydoras catfish and small livebearers. They also appreciate a planted tank with oxygenating weeds such as elodea crispa, elodea densa and cambomba. It is highly reccomended that they are kept in groups of 7 or more as they feel much safer in greater numbers and also school together to create a beautiful effect.

    The Rosy tetra will accept normal dechlorinated tap water but ideally they prefer softer water that is slightly on the acidic side, see the care list below for more information on PH…but overall the Rosy tetra is a very easy fish to keep that is attractive, accepting of most foods and non aggressive

Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon roseaceus

Natural Habitat: South America tributaries

Common Names: Rosy tetra

Beginner Fish: Yes, provided the water is kept at a PH of 5.5-7.5 and are fed a varied diet

Adult Size: 1.7 inches.

Life Span: 3-5 years.

Tank Mates: Peaceful fish of similar size such as tetras, danios, gouramis, rasboras and corydoras

Tank Size: Minimum of 15 gallons.

Tank Region: Middle

Water Temperature: 72?F – 79?F

Water pH: 5.5 – 7.5

Care and feeding:

    Since they are omnivorous the Rosy Tetra should be given a nicely varied diet. They have fairly high vitamin requirements, so quality flake foods should make up about 60-80% of their diet. They love to chase after live foods and may occasionally nibble on plants or algae.

   These fish are fairly hardy and a school of six will do best in about a 20 gallon aquarium. The aquarium should be heavily planted around the sides and back and have plenty of open water for swimming in the front. A few hiding places would be appreciated. Woodwork and floating plants will make them feel comfortable

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom:
    The Rosy Tetra will inhabit all areas of the aquarium, but usually will spend a good deal of their time in the upper or middle or regions.

Acceptable Water Conditions:
    Temp: 75 - 82? F (24 - 28? C)
   Hardness: 5 -19? dH
   Ph: 6.0 - 7.5

Social Behaviors:
    In a well thought out aquarium the Rosy Tetra will be peaceful, active, and colorful. Be sure to keep them in a group of tetras, six is generally accepted as the minimum number to be housed together. This fish will happily school with its relatives (Rosy Tetra, Black Widow Tetra, White Skirt Tetra, Bleeding Heart Tetra, etc).

   Rowdy neighbors will bring out the worst in them, so keep with peaceful and non-fin nipping fish. They will be startled by loud sounds or excessive movement outside the tank, so keep in an appropriately placed tank.

Sexual Differences:

    The males will have longer fins, are more slender and more brightly colored than the females.

Breeding/Reproduction:

    Breeding the Rosy Tetra is a tricky, but a healthy pair will usually breed readily when brought together in fairly soft water and a slightly elevated temperature, 80 ? F (26? C). The pair should be isolated, ideally in a separate tank. The pair will distribute eggs on fine leaved plans. The parents should be removed right away. The fry will be free swimming after approximately five days. The tank's water should be changed frequently and care must be taken that no fry are lost in this process. The fry are fairly slow to reach maturity, and ought to be kept isolated until they are too large to be eaten. 

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Fish Data : Red-eyed Tetra ( Yellow-banded Moenkhausia )

 

Distribution:    The Red-eyed Tetra or Yellow-banded Moenkhausia was described by Steindachner in 1907. They are found in South America, in Paraguay, eastern Bolivia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil. Aquarium fish for the hobby are now bred extensively in Asia.

Status:    The species is not listed on the IUCN Red List.

    The Red Eye Tetra is a great little tetra that needs to be kept in a school of 5 or more. They make ideal members of a planted, peaceful community tank and should bring a decent amount of activity to your aquarium. The top of the eye socket is red, hence the name. The first half of the caudal fin (tail fin) is black and the main part of the body is silver.

    The Red Eye Tetra is very peaceful if kept in groups, but may get a little fin nippy if kept as a single. Other tetras may pick on them at times, so keep an eye on them. They do make a great freshwater aquarium beginner fish because they can be relatively hardy and their peaceful nature.

Other Informations :

Scientific Name : Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Common Names : Yellowhead Characin, Yellowhead Tetra, Yellow-banded moenkhausia

Care Level : Easy

Size : 3 inches (7 cm)

pH : 6 - 7.5

Temperature : 75°F - 80°F (24°C - 27°C)

Water Hardness : 5° to 20° dH

Lifespan : 3 - 5 years

Origin / Habitat : South America, Brazil, River Basin areas

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom:    These fish will swim in all areas of the aquarium.
Social Behaviors:    The Red-eyed Tetra or Yellow-banded Moenkhausia are generally a good community fish.

Habitat/Care:

    Red Eyes tolerate a range of water conditions, from hard alkaline to soft acidic water. They prefer a dark substrate and plant cover along the sides and back of the aquarium. It is advisable to keep them in schools of six or more.

Diet:

    Like most tetras, Red Eyes will accept virtually any foods. A varied diet of flake foods coupled with occasional feedings of live or frozen foods, will keep them in top condition.

Water Conditions

    The preferred temperature range of this species is 23 - 28 degrees C (73 - 82 degrees F) although they will survive a little outside this. I would note that their natural range actually goes outside the tropics, so there might be some populations that are more cold resistant, but I have never tried the Red Eye Tetra in an unheated tank, and I do not recommend this.

    In the wild they mainly come from soft, slightly acid water, but they can adapt even to hard alkaline water, so they are happy in a normal community aquarium of mixed fish with a temperature of 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), neutral acidity and some hardness.

Sexual Differences:    The only truly distinquishing feature to differentiate the sexes is that a mature female has a more rounded stomach

Breeding:

 

    To breed the Red Eye Tetra it is necessary to have very soft, slightly acidic water with floating plants. They will lay their eggs among the roots of the floating plants, although many of the eggs may still end up on the bottom of the tank. The parents will eat their eggs and babies, so they are normally removed after spawning.

   Females are larger and have a more rounded abdomen than the males. When attempting to breed them, a separate breeding tank should be set up with slightly acidic, very soft water (4 dGH or below). If floating plants are provided, as the breeding pair will often lay eggs among the plants.

   The eggs should hatch in about one or two days, and the fry should be free swimming a few days later. The baby Red Eye Tetras are slightly bigger than the babies of most tetras and they are vigorous and not as hard to raise as some egg laying fish babies are.

    Once spawning has occurred, the mating pair should be removed, as they will consume the eggs and hatching fry. One to two days after they are laid, the eggs will hatch. The fry can initially be fed commercially prepared fry foods, then freshly hatched brine shrimp, and eventually finely crushed flake foods.

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