These freshwater fish are native to south america and africa and are found in rivers and streams. The rummy nose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating in south america, popular among fishkeepers as an aquarium fish. One cardinal became lunch for my largest discus on his first day in the tank, but he was the smallest of the group and made the mistake of swimming right in front of my red scribs mouth. How can i differentiate between the sexes of the rummy nose.
Iv got 5 rummey nose tetra and everytime i do anything about changing the water they lose the colour from the nose. The females are plumper and slightly larger than the males. What are the larger tetras that can be in the same tank as angelfish. Being a bitesized meal for many fish means that it can only be. Does anyone here have any direct experience with this. Sep 08, 2010 i was just wondering if any one has had success with keeping rummy nose tetras in hard water. In fact, so close is the resemblance that many of the rummy nose tetras we find in the industry today might actually be h. Hi, does anyone here have any experience breeding rummy nose tetra.
They make a wonderful addition to a discus community tank. I will throw in all the fish with the purchase, unless there is a particular fish you want to purchase let me know, this. Rummy nose tetra rummy nose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus is a popular south american tetra. The rummy nose tetra is very peaceful and can make excellent community tank mates if housed with similar sized and nonaggressive species. I was looking into their requirements, most sites give a decent range for water hardness but one was very adamant that you not keep them in hard water. Neon tetra stock photos download 1,975 royalty free photos. Jul 06, 2011 the rummy nose tetra is a small but beautiful fish that hasnt yet receive the popularity it deserves.
Collective gradient sensing in fish schools scientific reports nature. How hard is it to have rummynose tetra in a discus tank. Also they like to have a lot of plants to simulate the plants in their natural habitat. Looking for tankmates for rummy nose tetras and sterbai. Last nights loss was a rummynose, and my first of that breed. We have a big collection of wallpapers, pictures and photos with rummy nose tetra, we found more 20 related image posts on this page. I dont know how it happened, but we bought a 15gal tank for quest today. Find macro shot rummynose tetra tropical fish stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Have a planted tank with lots of hiding places for the rummy nose tetras. When i was in petco i asked if they ever got rummy nose tetras or could order them for me. Its very colorful, and its care is similar to the neon and cardinal tetra s. Hemigrammus rhodostomus male picture by hoffmann, p.
Should i or should i not add the rummy nose tetras my. Hemigrammus rhodostomus rummy nose tetra should only. Hemigrammus rhodostomus rummy nose tetra should only be kept in schools. Brilliant rummy nose tetra, firehead tetra, red nose.
One thing i did notice that the cardinals were always hiding no a very showy fish were the rummies would hide during the day but appeared during the evening swimming in the flow, they would swim against the flow, then let the flow take them back, nice to watch. Mike fishlore admin social media the rummy nose tetra is a popular choice for live plant keepers and discus fish keepers. Rummy noses are among the less nippy tetras, but they are. It can be easily distinguished by its red nose, silverish body and black stripes on the caudal fin. Its very colorful, and its care is similar to the neon and cardinal tetras. Tetras belong to the characidae family and are distinguished by their adipose fins, which are small rounded fins located between the dorsal fin and the tail. Have a rummy nose tetra one out of 6 that has been swimming vertically. Some look fine albino, but the rummies are known for the red nose, but these dont even have the desired color. So, this threw me for a loop that possibly the other book and my local shops were wrong. So i was wondering if any of the fish lore members.
I was just wondering if any one has had success with keeping rummy nose tetras in hard water. Well i have found that rummy nose tetras are one of the hardiest tetras i have ever owned. Tetras are supposed to be 510 year life spans, i obviously cant say how old they were when i brought them home. Their favorite food is live bloodworms, the rummy nose tetra will also readily accept a variety of store bought foods in any form.
Anyone experience their rummy nose tetra s tail gotten nipped by other type. One of many small tetras belonging to the same genus, it is on average 5 cm 2 in long when fully grown, and is a long established favourite among tropical fishkeepers. However, aqadvisor warns that tiger barbs are too aggressive for these tetras. This channel is all about what you will want to know as an aquatic pet lover or if you are into aquatic animals. Platinum rummynose tetras is a bit different from the normal rummynose tetras since they got very shiny sparkling body.
It is the sole member of its genus, but resembles two species from another genus, hemigrammus bleheri and h. This beautiful fish has a bright red nose and a black and white striped tail fin, and it only reaches about 1 34 of an inch 4. The rummy nose tetra is originally from south america so they like scattered rocks and small pieces of driftwood. The rummy nose tetra is a popular choice for live plant keepers and discus fish keepers. If you enjoyed this video then please subscribe, like, comment, and share. The rummynose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating in south america, popular among fishkeepers as an aquarium fish. Although the common name used by pet shops may say rummy nose, be aware that three distinct species are sold as such. It is distributed in the upper amazon basin in peru, rio purus, rio negro, and rio madeira basins which has been found in an. Origin rummy nose tetra originates from south america, it is found in the amazon basins around peru and also on the orinoco river. Hi, i was doing some research on rummy nose tetra and considering putting into a tank with some discus, most of what ive research states they are very sensitive to water quality which we need to have for the discus.
Rummy nose tetras in hard water question rummy nose. Should i or should i not add the rummy nose tetras ok i have my 30 gallon with 7 of my dwarf neon rainbows an my 5 cory catsfully plantedis it ok to add maybe 3 to 5 rummy nose tetras. Most of these tropical fish are imported either from asian. There are three fish which are called rummy nose tetras. I read that the diet need to be changed to that of live food and the ph of the water to be soft. I have read a lot that cardinal tetras are too small as are neon tetras.
Youtube huge aquascape tutorial step by step spontaneity by james findley for the green machine duration. Rummynose tetras dying unsure of cause aquarium space. The details of aquarium maintenance for all three species are more or less identical. The coloration of the rummy head and cross tail would be getting nicer when they get use to the tank environment. Rummy nose tetra i have about 25 cardinal tetras and 5 jumbo neons truly these are the biggest neons ive ever seen. The most common rules are set by default but can be customised with numerous options. This rummy nose tetra is a good example of our premium pet fish that are very beautiful, hardy, and energetic. Checkout these various ways to play rummy, gin rummy, oklahoma, kaluki and. Serious buyers only complete set being sold, all accessories as well. My channel is all about simplifying the aquarium hobby. Rummy nose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus is a fish with bright red spot on its head, its fluke has black and white stripes and the body is silvery. Floating plants like wisteria, frogbit to blovk the light entering the tank also seems to be appreciated and adds a more natural feel. Were getting an update on the best schooling aquarium fish. Domestic shipping only, excepts washington and hawaii state, sorry for the inconvenience.
With 8 big fish in a 75 gallon, youve got a crowded situation, in my opinion. So i was wondering if any of the fish lore members have had any luck with them in hard water. Info asian rummynose aquarium hobbyist resource and. Although they look very similar, their ranges of distribution in south america, ability to breed in an aquarium setting, and ease of maintenance are different. Rummynose tetra, hemigrammus bleheri, firehead tetra.
The rummynose tetra gets its name from the colorful red head that wellkept specimens display. Rummy nose tetra for sale this rummy nose tetra for sale in our online store was swimming in one of our aquariums, when one of us snapped this picture. Rummy nose tetras in hard water question rummy nose tetra. The rummynose tetra is a colorful little tetra that is native to the amazon river. And now i just found a reference on the web to hemigrammus bleheri aka rummy nose tetra or brilliant rummy nose. Neon and rummynose tetra health, randomly dying my. Our selection includes cardinal, galaxia rasbora, ember and many other varieties of tetra fish for aquariums. The minimum tank size suitable for the rummy nose tetra is 20 gallons. Hemigrammus rhodostomus is the true rummy nose tetra and is sometimes referred to as the banded rummy nose. Hemigrammus bleheri is a species of characin found in amazon basin in brazil and peru.
The 250 rummy nose tetras in their new planted aquarium aquascape. It is a very popular aquarium fish, one of three species called rummy nose tetra, but is also called firehead tetra according to fishbase. I started with 6 sterbai corys, but 3 of them died after a week or so. Im wanting to get a take from those that have them on how its going with you and how they are doing in your discus tanks. One of many small tetras belonging to the same genus, it is on average 5 cm 2 in long when fully grown, and is a long established favourite among tropical fishkeep. Rummy nose tetras are small, freshwater, tropical fish often kept in aquaria. The rummynose tetra hemigrammus bleheri is a striking addition to a community aquarium. Petitella georgiae, the false rummy nose tetra, is a species of characin found in amazon basin in brazil and peru. Rummynose and cardinal tetras uk aquatic plant society. This one is hemigrammus bleheri the common rummynose adult size 2 ph 5. I think i have some free time on hand and a spare 1. The rummynose rasbora is best kept in a densely planted tank. The rummy nose tetras are omnivores and will eat all types of aquarium fish food like pellets, flakes, freezedried and live foods. Apr 11, 2010 for the first time ever, a lfs has some rummynose tetras in stock, and im seriously tempted to add 6 of them to my 55g see my sig.
And they said no they were taken out of our sku system 3years ago or so, because they died to easily. When viewed together its plainly obvious that they have different preferances. Ive got both cardinals about 40 and rummy nose tetras 10 living together in my planted tank. I also read that i would need rain water and floating breeding wool for the eggs. Plus i have bumped the stock numbers up a bit as well mid summer. The rummy nose tetra is very peaceful and can make excellent community tank mates if housed with similar sized and nonaggressive speci. Characidae, tetragonopterinae, with comments on paracheirodon. Tips on caring for rummy nose tetras hemigrammus bleheri. The rummy nose tetras is by far one of my favorite tetras. This species is found in the rio negro and rio meta basins references. Rummy free card game by lite games one of the most popular mobile card games worldwide finally comes to android. Jan 19, 2017 hello everyone, i know this is a short video, i just wanted to know if you guys like this type of content. Includes aqua one tank aqua one tank light aqua one tropical tank heater filter aqua one air pump fish food 1 small net ph tester water ager also 1 neon tetra, 2 guppies, 1 rummy nose tetra, 2 bristle nose catfish, and another little guy, not sure what he is.
Hemigrammus rhodostomus rummy nose tetra should be kept in a well planted aquarium with a lot of free swimming area in the center of the aquarium. These are very healthy and active rummy nose tetras. A profile of rummy nose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus. Rummy nose tetra originates from south america, it is found in the amazon basins around peru and also on the orinoco river. Rummy nose tetra care size, life span, tank mates, breeding. There are actually three different species of rummynose tetra, and ironically, the true rummynose hemigrammus rhodostomus is the least colorful of the three. Ok i have my 30 gallon with 7 of my dwarf neon rainbows an my 5 cory catsfully plantedis it ok to add maybe 3 to 5 rummy nose tetras. Follow along and breed some for your own aquariums. For the first time ever, a lfs has some rummynose tetras in stock, and im seriously tempted to add 6 of them to my 55g see my sig. Animals hd wallpapers rummy nose tetra breed in high quality and definition, you can download this full hd wallpaper for your desktop pc, android or iphone for free download with cute rummy nose tetra. Despite its common name, the asian rummynose has no scientific relationship to the south american rummynose tetra or true rummynose tetra. My focus is making videos on planted aquariums, reef aquariums and utilizing live streams to educate.
They are shoaling fish meaning they like to travel in groups so a school of 6 or more normally. I have chosen to repeat this spelling as opposed to rummy nose or rummynose. Please watch all videos in 720 hd format some of these fish are native to india and we are exporters of fish from india based in the city of bangalore. This is a premium pet fish, and we rarely see premium tetras like this one in any of the live fish stores or in the online stores that we visit. According to wikipedia the rummynose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating in south america, popular among fishkeepers as an aquarium fish. What is the fucking point of an albino rummynose tetra. Ive spent the last hour reading up on compatibility, but.
The rummynose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating in south america, popular. Amanda i have kept rummies cardinals together, they shoal seperate and they were always at the bottom unless it was feeding time. Should i or should i not add the rummy nose tetras. The picture above shows a premium rummy nose tetra, swimming in one of our aquariums, when one of us snapped this picture. Why did my rummynose tetra lose their color overnight. A profile of rummy nose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus with.
I went to bed around 11pm last night and they were completely fine colorful and active. According to wikipedia the rummy nose tetra hemigrammus rhodostomus is a species of tropical freshwater characin fish originating in south america, popular among fishkeepers as an aquarium fish. Top 5 centerpiece fish for your small to medium sized community aquarium. Hemigrammus rhodostomus ahl, 1924 rummy nose tetra upload your photos and videos pictures. One of many small tetras belonging to the same genus, it is on average 5 cm 2 in.
Feeding rummy nose tetras is easy as they will accept all flake and pellet foods, a treat of blood worms is also welcomed. The rummy nose tetra is a small but beautiful fish that hasnt yet receive the popularity it deserves. Hemigrammus bleheri all aqua huna brand animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus telephone, text, and email support. Rummy features an excellent design and an intuitive interface. On this video ill be showing you how to breed rummy nose tetras.
They can be sensitive to rapid changes in the water conditions. But, theres still a lot of other tetras out there and most of them dont seem to be much bigger than cardinals, to me anyway. Hemigrammus rhodostomus, hemigrammus bleheri, and petitella georgiae, but the latter two are called firehead tetra and false rummy nose tetra, respectively. They get on fine and tend to stick with there own kind in loose shoals. In fact the asian rummynose is a cyprinidae species that is more closely related to barbs than tetra or rasbora. An article devoted to raising rummy nose tetras, their dietary needs and breeding habits. Filtration does not need to be particularly strong as these fish will appreciate a slower water. We filmed schooling events of two freshwater species, golden shiners notemigonus crysoleucas and rummy nose tetras hemigrammus. I was an idiot in thinking id be okay with having such a beautiful lil guy in a 2. Download 1975 neon tetra stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Sexing the only obvious difference between the sexes is when the females are in spawning mode, their bodies will swell. I currently have 10 rummy nose tetras and 3 sterbai corys in my 29 gallon tank. The game is also wellknown in other countries around the world, for example as remi turkish, romme german and rami french.
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