Hemigrammus bleheri, Gery, 1986
Origin: Brazil; Rio Negro, Colombia; Rio Vaupes
Etymology: Named after Heiko Bleher.
Feeding: Hemigrammus bleheri (Rummynose Tetra) accepts flake food
Breeding: We have no breeding information about Hemigrammus bleheri (Rummynose Tetra) ...
There are three distinct species, Hemigrammus bleheri, H. rhodostomus and Pititella georgiae, under the common name "Rummy Nose Tetra" and this one is certainly the most colourful and is now the most commonly available of the three.
Geographic Distribution
Hemigrammus bleheri
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Scientific Classification ...
Brilliant rummynose tetra Hemigrammus bleheri
Bucktooth tetra Exodon paradoxus
Buenos Aires tetra Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Butterfly tetra Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Callistus tetra Hyphessobrycon eques
Calypso tetra Hyphessobrycon axelrodi ...
Hemigrammus bleheri
SYN: None
PD: The body is silver to olive brown in color. A gold to brown stripe extends from the red area on the head to the base of the tail. The iris and snout are blood red when good water maintenance are maintained.
(SNIP) > > Kristen Later you added: >And now I just found a reference on the web to Hemigrammus bleheri (aka >Rummy-nose Tetra or Brilliant Rummy-nose). >Hemigrammus bleheri = Petitella georgiae? Maybe?
Scientific name: Hemigrammus bleheri (false), H. rhodostomus (true), Petitella georgiae (false)
Geographic location: South America
Size: Up to 6.5cm (2.5 inches)
Temperament: Passive
Conditions: 72F-82F, pH 5.5-7.0
Skill level: Intermediate ...
Six months ago, she removed the Hemigrammus bleheri and the Crossocheilous siamensis (which were transferred in our 240 L discus tank) and replaced them with the very peaceful Paracheirodon axelrodi and a trio of Apistogramma cacatuoides. The A.
Hemigrammus bleheri has a mirror-like silver body and a jet-black tail striped with white. This color pattern adds a simple, yet striking beauty to any freshwater aquarium.
Actually, there are 3 very similar species, the "True Rummy-Nose" from Belém (Hemigrammus rhodostomus) and two "False Rummy-Nose" from Manaus (Hemigrammus bleheri e Petitella georgiae).
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