The Bleeding Heart Tetra or Spotfin Tetra is a stocky built vivacious little fish from the swift moving streams of the Amazon. It does best with when kept with a school of its own kind, and once established in a shoal, will show off deep body colors ranging from beige-orange to a silvery lavender.

This fish requires at least a fifteen gallon tank with water conditions kept optimal. The Bleeding Heart Tetra will show its best colors if secure, so provide dark gravel and subtle lighting. This along with floating plants, a balance of hiding places, and some open swimming space will keep it happy. Given time to acclimate to its environment in peace, its colors will become more developed.