Rummy Nose Tetra

The Rummy Nose Tetra is a sleek, fast-swimming freshwater schooling fish known for its bright red head, shimmering silver body, and bold black-and-white striped tail. When kept in groups, they move in tight synchronized schools, creating one of the most mesmerizing displays in the aquarium hobby.

Care Instructions

Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty Level: Moderate (best in stable, established tanks)
Adult Size: 1.5–2 inches
Lifespan: 5–6 years
Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum
Temperature: 75–82°F
pH: 5.5–7.0
Water Hardness: Soft to slightly hard

✔ Keep in schools of 8–10+ (the bigger the group, the better!)
✔ Thrive in planted aquariums
✔ Prefer soft, slightly acidic water
✔ Require stable, well-cycled tanks

Rummy Nose Tetras are sensitive to poor water quality, so consistent maintenance and stable parameters are key.

 Food

Rummy Nose Tetras are omnivores and do best on a varied diet:

• High-quality micro flakes or nano pellets

• Frozen or live brine shrimp

• Bloodworms

• Daphnia

• Finely crushed freeze-dried foods

Feed small portions 1–2 times daily.

Fun Facts

• Their red nose becomes brighter when they’re healthy and comfortable.
• If their red color fades, it can signal stress or poor water quality.
• They are famous for their tight, synchronized schooling behavior.
• They originate from the Amazon River basin.