Flameback Bleeding Heart Tetra 10 pack

❤️ Flameback / Red Bleeding Heart Tetra – Fiery Elegance with a Signature Scarlet Mark

The Flameback Bleeding Heart Tetra is a stunning and peaceful schooling fish that adds vibrant red and orange hues to any freshwater aquarium. Named for the iconic crimson "bleeding heart" spot on its side and the fiery coloration along its dorsal area, this species is both visually striking and incredibly peaceful—making it an excellent choice for planted community tanks.

Native to the upper Amazon Basin, Bleeding Heart Tetras are known for their graceful swimming, strong schooling behavior, and subtle yet dramatic color palette. When kept in groups of 6 or more, their shimmering bodies and bold markings create a captivating mid-water display.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

• Common Names: Flameback Tetra, Red Bleeding Heart Tetra

• Adult Size: 2–2.5 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, social

• Tank Size: 20+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 74–82°F | pH 6.0–7.2 | Soft to moderately hard water

• Diet: Omnivore – accepts flakes, micro pellets, frozen bloodworms, daphnia

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Flameback Bleeding Heart Tetras thrive in:

• Well-planted tanks with driftwood and low to moderate lighting

• Soft water with stable, clean conditions

• Schools of 6+ for best color, confidence, and schooling display

Compatible with:

• Cardinal tetras, hatchetfish, apistos, Corydoras, ram cichlids

• Great mid-water fish for discus tanks and Amazon biotope setups

• Avoid housing with aggressive or large fin-nippers

Behavior:

• 🧠 Active but peaceful—great community members

• 💫 Males show brighter red dorsal fins and may spar for hierarchy

• ❤️ Heart-shaped red spot intensifies when healthy and thriving

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Flameback Bleeding Heart Tetra is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for color intensity and overall health

• ✅ Tank-acclimated and eating high-quality prepared foods

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Perfect for peaceful aquascapes, South American biotopes, and community tanks

📦 Add warmth and heart to your aquarium with the Flameback / Red Bleeding Heart Tetra—a fiery, peaceful schooling fish that’s sure to stand out. Available now at RobsAquatics.com.