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Bleeding Heart Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bleeding Heart Tetra

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size7 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Bleeding Heart Tetra fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Bleeding Heart Tetra to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Bleeding Heart Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & African Butterfly Fish

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & African Clawed Frog

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & African Dwarf Frog

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & African Lungfish

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & African Pipefish

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Amano Shrimp

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Amazon Puffer

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Apple Snail

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Arfak Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Arrowhead Puffer

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Arulius Barb

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Dawkinsia arulius

Ideal Tank Mates
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Asher Cory

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Asian Arowana

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Assassin Snail

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Australian Pearl Arowana

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Australian Smelt

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Bleeding Heart Tetra & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Bleeding Heart Tetra: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive