Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm (Hemigrammus bleheri) is a striking schooling tetra known for its vivid red nose and bold black‑and‑white tail pattern. At around 3cm, Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm are perfect for planted community tanks, where their tight schooling behaviour and colour make them a standout mid‑water feature.
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Add movement and colour to your aquarium with the Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm tetra. Scientifically known as Hemigrammus bleheri, this popular schooling fish is famous for its bright red “rummy” nose and striking black‑and‑white tail banding, which really pops against a planted background.
At around 3cm, Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm are an ideal size for medium community tanks and make an excellent dither fish for peaceful cichlids and other calm species.
Key Features of Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm
Vivid red head with a clean white band behind the gills
Distinctive black‑and‑white striped tail pattern
Peaceful schooling tetra suited to community setups
Active mid‑water swimmers that look best in groups
Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm are great for planted and blackwater aquariums
A healthy school of Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm creates a dynamic, coordinated display as they move together through the tank.
Tank Requirements for Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm
To keep Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm at their best:
Minimum tank size: around 60cm (2ft) with good swimming space
Temperature: approximately 24–28°C
pH: slightly acidic to neutral (roughly 6.0–7.2)
Soft to medium water is preferred
Gentle filtration and stable water parameters
Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm are sensitive to poor water quality, so regular maintenance and stable conditions are important. Their red nose colour is also a good indicator of stress – a bright nose usually means a happy fish.
Ideal Tank Mates for Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm
Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm are peaceful and do best with other calm species, such as:
Other small tetras and rasboras
Corydoras catfish and small peaceful bottom dwellers
Dwarf cichlids and other non‑aggressive community fish
Shrimp and snails in well‑planned setups
Keep Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm in groups of at least 8–10 to encourage natural schooling behaviour and reduce stress.
Feeding Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm
Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm are not fussy eaters and will accept a variety of foods:
Quality tropical flakes and micro pellets
Fine granules and small sinking foods
Frozen or live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworms as treats
Offer small amounts 1–2 times daily. A varied diet helps Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm maintain strong colour, health and activity.
Aquascaping Tips for Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm
These tetras really shine in:
Heavily planted tanks with open swimming areas
Darker substrates and driftwood or leaf litter for a natural look
Dimmer lighting or shaded areas where their colours stand out
A well‑planted aquascape with a good‑sized school of Brilliant Rummy Nose 3cm creates a classic, eye‑catching community display.
