Bleeding Heart Tetras

Bleeding Heart Tetras General Background Bleeding Heart Tetras get their name from the blushing-red marking near their gills, giving them a ‘bleeding heart’ look. Though the marking is not on the fish’s heart, the position of this vibrant red dot is close enough to warrant the name. Like other Tetras, their bodies are diamond-shaped—they are tall at their central point and laterally compressed at their ends. Their heads taper down to a pointed snout with black and red eyes. They also have a lengthy anal fin stretching from their midpoint down to their tail. While their tail, anal, and pectoral fins are transparent, their tall dorsal fins have splashes of red and black. When it comes to color, Bleeding Heart Tetras take on a rosy silver hue. However, with the proper diet and living conditions, their color can become vibrant. Tankmates While Bleeding Heart Tetras are primarily peaceful fish, their temperament mainly depends on their social group. They will meet up, swim around the aquari