Species name: Hyphessobrycon socolofi
Synonym: Hyphessobrycon socolofi
Common name: Lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra
Family: Characidae
Order: Characins
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: Freshwater
Origin: Northwest Brazil
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Hyphessobrycon socolofi (Lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra) cn be kept in a community aquarium.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-77ºF; pH 6.0 – 7.2
Aquarium setup: Hyphessobrycon socolofi (Lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra) is best kept in an aquarium that is heavily planted among the back and sides and leaves open area in the middle. Use rocks and bogwood to decorate the bottom of the aquarium. This species is sensitive to nitrites and good water quality and regular water change are very important.
Feeding: Hyphessobrycon socolofi (Lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra) will accept flake food but prefers live food.
Breeding: Hyphessobrycon socolofi (Lesser Bleeding Heart Tetra) lay their eggs among fine leaved plants. The breeding pair should be removed from the aquarium once the spawning process is completed since they will eat their own egg and fry. The fry accepts new born Artemia / Brine Shrimp
