{"product_id":"brilliant-rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri-or-petitella-bleheri","title":"Brilliant Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri or Petitella bleheri)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brilliant Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri, also classified as Petitella bleheri) is a highly popular, vibrant freshwater fish native to the Amazon River basin. It is famous for its striking red face, mirror-like silver body, and black-and-white striped tail. They are legendary in the aquarium hobby for their unusually tight schooling behavior, moving together across the tank like a single organism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfile Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size: 2 inches (5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifespan: 3 to 5 years (up to 7 years in optimal care).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Omnivore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally peaceful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool Size: Minimum of 6, but 8 to 12+ is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 20 gallons (75 liters) due to their active swimming needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Aquarium Canary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rummy Nose Tetras are famously known as the \"canaries in the coal mine\" for aquariums. Their bright red heads act as a live health meter for your tank:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant Red: Indicates pristine water, low stress, and good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale or Faded Face: A direct warning of poor water quality (ammonia spikes or high nitrates), illness, or temperature shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they have small mouths, they prefer micro-sized foods and typically feed in the middle of the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily Foods: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, or slow-sinking granules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor Enhancers: Regular treats of frozen or live baby brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms will make their red faces pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do wonderful in community tanks with other non-aggressive, similarly sized tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Matches: Other tetras, small rasboras, Corydoras catfish, bristlenose plecos, Ram cichlids, and Discus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid: Large, aggressive fish or predators like adult Angelfish and Silver Dollars, which can easily swallow them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp Caution: Safe with larger invertebrates, but they may eat tiny baby shrimp fry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428091683113,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260814_204114_0000.png?v=1786725693","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/brilliant-rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri-or-petitella-bleheri","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}