{"product_id":"diamond-head-rummynose-tetra","title":"Diamond Head Rummynose Tetra","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Diamond Head Rummynose Tetra\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Head Rummynose Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking premium colour form of the popular Rummynose Tetra, prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant silver body, intense red head and sparkling diamond-like reflective scales\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their bright red noses and shimmering bodies make them particularly impressive when kept in a large school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese peaceful South American schooling fish are an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003eplanted community aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their schooling behaviour becomes more impressive as group size increases, with a larger group creating a constantly moving display through the middle levels of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Head Rummynose Tetras are active but peaceful and should be kept with similarly sized community fish. They appreciate clean, stable water, gentle flow and plenty of vegetation or other cover around the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet of quality small pellets, flakes and appropriately sized frozen or live foods will help maintain their colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHemigrammus bleheri\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond Head Rummynose Tetra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Schooling Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Diamond Head Rummynose Tetras should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e8 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Larger schools generally display more natural behaviour and provide a much more impressive visual effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Diamond Head Rummynose Tetras peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful community fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and are suitable for aquariums with other similarly sized, non-aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do they eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept quality \u003cstrong\u003emicro pellets, flakes and granules\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplemented with small frozen or live foods such as daphnia and baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for planted tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Their silver bodies and red heads look fantastic against a \u003cstrong\u003elush green planted background\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a popular choice for aquascaped aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do they get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey typically reach around \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my Rummynose Tetras losing their red colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale colouration can be caused by \u003cstrong\u003estress, poor water quality, illness or an unsuitable environment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once settled in clean, stable water, healthy fish generally regain their characteristic red colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them in a group that is too small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Adding them to an immature or unstable aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them with aggressive or oversized fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Feeding food that is too large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing water quality to deteriorate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Expecting strong colouration from stressed fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311765561483,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/FmgdfbF8ICFL56KdtMs8q2bCYGyOrvOL7KDauttdqKBW1FSBmXrwpu6MberRMu3yet7BilcBfaLZq9tU8HP5UmvL7qv1fD_EKrEp8QOyZTaQIE8ukYBnGp1-hhTxmPsrUvLUG_hJP4t5cFWK4RiEQTrrv_qmPK24Z5upvkJjVWvZ2GCMD33qZxe.jpg?v=1788589919","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/diamond-head-rummynose-tetra","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}