Our Guide To Keeping Platinum Rummy Nose Tetra Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Hemigrammus rhodostomus (Platinum variant)
   • Common name: Platinum Rummy Nose Tetra
   • Family: Characidae
   • Origin: Amazon River Basin, South America
   • Adult length: 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 6 years
   • Diet: Omnivore
   • Care Level: Easy
   • Temperament: Peaceful

2. Tank Setup:

   • Platinum Rummy Nose Tetras prefer a planted tank with subdued lighting and open swimming areas. A minimum tank size of 80L is recommended for a group.
   • Enhance their colours by using a dark substrate and adding driftwood and aquatic plants like Java Fern and Cryptocoryne.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain soft, slightly acidic water with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.
   • Ideal temperature range is 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle to moderate flow is ideal. Use a reliable filter that keeps water clean without stressing the fish.

5. Diet:

   • Platinum Rummy Nose Tetras will eat quality flakes or micro pellets as their main food.
   • Supplement with live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp for variety and health.

6. Tank mates:

   • Peaceful and sociable, they do best in schools of 6 or more and thrive in community tanks with other gentle fish.
   • Good companions include small rasboras, Corydoras, neon tetras, and peaceful dwarf cichlids.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Platinum Rummy Nose Tetras are calm, shoaling fish that feel secure in groups and often swim in synchrony.
   • They are easily startled by aggressive or fast-moving species, so avoid boisterous tank mates.