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❤️6 Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma) – Peaceful, Graceful & Strikingly Colorful
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Orders ship overnight & includes insulated box, oxygenated bags, temperature control & Live Arrival Guarantee.
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Description
❤️ Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma) – Peaceful, Graceful & Strikingly Colorful
The Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma) is one of the most elegant and beloved South American tetras, recognized for the vivid red “heart-shaped” spot on its side and soft pinkish-silver body. Native to the calm blackwater streams of Colombia and Peru, this tetra brings a stunning balance of beauty, activity, and tranquility to any community aquarium. 🌿🐠
When kept in schools of six or more, Bleeding Heart Tetras display graceful movement and subtle flashes of color that intensify with good care and nutrition. Their peaceful nature and social behavior make them ideal tankmates for other calm community fish in well-planted tanks with gentle water flow. ✨
📸 Representative photo – actual fish you receive may vary slightly in size and coloration.
Quick Facts:
- Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma
- Common Name: Bleeding Heart Tetra (Colombian Variant)
- Origin: Colombia & Peru – Upper Amazon Basin
- Adult Size: 2.5–3 inches
- Temperament: Peaceful and social – thrives in schools of 6 or more
- Tank Size: 30+ gallons (heavily planted with open swimming space)
- Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp
- Water Parameters: 75–82°F | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft to moderate hardness | Gentle flow preferred
Shipping Information 📦
- We use the safest and fastest shipping methods to ensure live arrival. 🚚
- Orders ship on Mondays and Wednesdays to avoid weekend delays.
- Heat or Cold Packs included when needed based on your local weather. ❄️🔥
DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅
- Photos Required: Provide clear photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of delivery, plus one photo on a paper towel. 📸
- Refund Policy: Refunds apply to the fish only – shipping costs are non-refundable. Please allow 2–3 business days for careful order preparation before shipping.
Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟
- Choose a Replacement Fish from our Tetra or Community Fish collection.
- Wait Until Restocked – we’ll notify you as soon as it’s available again.
- Request a Full Refund – fast, easy, and transparent. 💯
Add the Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma) to your aquarium for a peaceful school of radiant beauty and charm. Shop confidently with Source Aquatics – your trusted supplier of exotic freshwater fish. ❤️🐠
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4.5 × 3.5 × 8.5 in |
How We Ship Your Fish Safely
We proudly offer a Live Arrival Guarantee on all livestock shipments when the claim requirements below are followed.
We stand behind our packing process and work hard to make every order arrive safely. If there is ever a problem, our goal is to resolve it quickly and fairly.
01. +Oxygenated Fish Bags
Fish packed in oxygenated bags.
02. Eco-Friendly Packing
Recyclable insulated packaging used whenever possible.
03. Overnight Delivery
Fast delivery designed for the safety of live fish.
04. Live Arrival Guarantee
Carefully packed livestock with a clear DOA policy.
