Rummy-nose tetra

The rummy-nose Tetra is a torpedo-shaped fish, whose basal body colour is a translucent silvery colour suffused in some specimens with a greenish tint: iridescent green scales are frequently seen adorning the fish at the point where the fontanel meets the body.

The Rummy-nose tetra lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

The rummy-nose tetra, Hemigrammus rhodostomus, is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating from South America, popular among fishkeepers as an aquarium fish. More

tailfin, the Rummy-nose tetra is real striking in a community aquarium! The Rummy-nose Tetra makes a great community fish because it is small, peaceful, nicely colored, and not shy. More

The Rummy-Nose Tetra gets its name from the red color of their snouts. This red stain only comes to full color when the fish is in top shape. More

The rummy-nose tetra is an excellent fish for the community tank once it is adjusted to its surroundings, but this initial adaptive phase can be a bit longer than for some fish. More

Rummy-Nose Tetra, Common : Rummy-Nose Tetra, Common Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. More

The Rummy-Nose Tetra gets its name from the red color of their snouts. This red stain only comes to full color when the fish is in top shape. Officially, there are 2 very similar species, one called "Rummy-Nose" (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) and one called "False Rummy-Nose" (Petitella georgiae). More

Hemigrammus rhodostomus is the "true" rummy-nose tetra and is sometimes referred to as the "Banded Rummy-Nose." It is found closer to the Atlantic coastline. It is considered to be easier to breed than the other two rummy-nose tetras. It requires quite soft and acidic water. More

Common names

Hemigrammus rhodostomus in Catalan (Català)
Punasuutetra in Finnish (suomen kieli)
Purpurtetra in Swedish (Svenska)
Rednose tetra in English
rednosed tetra in English
Roodkopzalm in Dutch (Nederlands)
Rotmaulsalmler in German (Deutsch)
Rødmundet Tetra in Danish (dansk)
Rødnæse in Danish (dansk)
Rummy-nose tetra in English
Zwinnik czerwonousty in Polish (polski)
紅吻半線脂鯉 in Mandarin Chinese
紅吻半線脂鯉 in Unknown
红吻半线脂鲤 in Mandarin Chinese
红吻半线脂鲤 in Unknown

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