Red Rummy Nose Tetra Live Fish
Product description
Red Rummy Nose Tetra — Live Freshwater Schooling Fish for Sale
Buy live Red Rummy Nose Tetra (Hemigrammus bleheri) — one of the most popular freshwater schooling fish in the hobby, prized for their bright red noses, sleek silver bodies, and bold black-and-white striped tails. Famous for their tight, synchronized schooling behavior, Rummy Nose Tetras are a stunning centerpiece for planted community aquariums.
Why hobbyists love Red Rummy Nose Tetras
- Tight schoolers: some of the best-schooling tetras in the hobby — best in groups of 6 or more.
- Vibrant red nose: deep coloration is a sign of healthy, low-stress fish and good water quality.
- Peaceful community fish: excellent tank mates with neon tetras, corydoras, rasboras, and dwarf cichlids.
- Planted-tank stars: their red and silver pop beautifully against green aquascapes.
Care Guide
- Scientific name: Hemigrammus bleheri
- Origin: South America (Amazon basin)
- Adult size: 1.75–2 inches
- Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
- Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
- pH: 5.5–7.0 (prefers soft, slightly acidic water)
- Diet: Micro pellets, flakes, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms
- Temperament: Peaceful, active schooler
Available in 1, 3, 5, and 7 tails. Live arrival guaranteed — shipped overnight in insulated packaging.
🚚 Shipping
- USPS Priority and Fedex Overnight: Live fish are shipped on Monday–Tuesday only.
- Send us email to request for other days!
💰 Refund & DOA Policy
- DOA (Dead on Arrival):
We offer a full refund (fish cost only) or replacement.
To qualify, please send: - 2 clear photos of the fish/shrimp inside the sealed bag, and 1 clear photo outside the bag within 2 hours of delivery
- Carrier Delays:
If total transit time exceeds 3 days, the DOA guarantee is void.
More details: https://justfishything.com/policies/refund-policy
🐠 Acclimation Guide
- Temperature Match:
Make sure the bag water is close to your tank temperature. - Float the Bag:
Place the sealed bag in your tank for 15–20 minutes. - Water Mixing:
Gradually add small amounts of tank water into the bag over 15–20 minutes. - Release:
Gently net the fish into the tank.
❗ Do not pour bag water into your tank to avoid contamination.
📸 Photos Disclaimer
We do our best to capture each fish’s true appearance.
Photos are not edited, but colors may vary slightly in different lighting.
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