- Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
- Other Names: Spotfin Tetra
- Family: Characidae
- Origin: Peru
- Adult Size: 2.5 inches (6 cm)
- Social: Peaceful, good community fish
- Lifespan: 5 years
- Tank Level: Mid dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
- Breeding: Egglayer
- Care: Easy
- pH: 5.6 - 7.2
- Hardness: to 12 dGH
- Temperature: 73-82 F (23-28 C)
- Expanded Profile
Bleeding Heart Tetra
From Shirlie Sharpe, About.com
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