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	Bleeding heart tetras
curvicep Fingerling Posts: 46 Kudos: 43 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Feb-2005	I purchased 12 bleeding heart tetras 5 days ago and have them in my 20 gal planted "quarantine" tank. They are doing fine, but I've read conflicting info about their compatibility. I was planning on moving them over to my 70 gal well planted tank with 3 Altum Angels. Are bleeding heart tetras fin nippers? Will they go after my angels?!?! I've also read that they eat plants but have not noticed any damage to the plants in my 20gal that they are currently housed in.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Bleeding hearts, like most large tetras, do have the potential to be fin-nippers. But angels are aggressive enough that you shouldn't have to worry about keeping them with these tetras. The only time when their habits are going to be a problem is if you keep them with long-finned fish that can't defend themselves, such as guppies or bettas. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I don't think that they are real plant eaters, so you don't need to worry on that count. As for nipping, again, don't be too concerned. I wouldn't be surprised if they nipped at the angels's fins, but no real harm will result. The angelfish can hold the tetras at bay. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
ctt33 Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 148 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-May-2004	Yeah I have a small school of 6 in with a pair of small angels and every one is getting on just fine. Should not be a problems.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
curvicep Fingerling Posts: 46 Kudos: 43 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Feb-2005	ok thanks, I'm not so worried about moving them after the quarantine now.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Racso Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002	I currently have 8 Bleeding Hearts with 3 angelfish and everything is fine. The tetras were medium when I added them, but right now they are quite large, and the angels are small to medium in size.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Torc Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 4 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-May-2005	I have 4 bleeding hearts in a tank with 8 tiger barbs, and they kinda school together. They get along very well for sure.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I don't think that they will nip at your plants, but i don't be surprised if they'll nip at your Angels. Just take your time & watch them, & if you'll see any nipping, you can remove them. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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