Rummy-Nose Tetra

Common name: Rummy-Nose Tetra

Scientific Name: Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Max Size: 2 “

Native: It is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating from South America.

Comments: 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 (a part of the head roughly corresponding to the forehead in humans) meets the body.These fishes are very peaceful and beautiful. Their noses are good indicators of the quality of water . Noses will be bright red when the water conditions are good. However, they will loose color if there are nitrates/ammonia in the water or the fishes are stressed.