Rummynose Care

[ncguppy830]

Hey, i was considering getting rummys for my new community tank and was wondering if theres anything different then the care of other tetras. also ive heared that strong lighting will affect them and make them prone to disease so is this right.

 

[NeonBlueLeon]

In my experience, they tend to shoal tighter in light.  As soon as the light goes off at night, they are much more independent and swimming about.  It doesn't appear to be a problem, just a behavioral thing.
 
My rummynoses have been fighters in terms of disease.  They don't appear to be affected by NTD, and most have survived an Ich outbreak.  I generally treat them as I would any other small tetra.
 
Their noses are a great indicator of their comfort.  Keep in mind, if you switch on the light while they were sleeping, their noses will be pale.

 

[ncguppy830]

ok and one last question are they compatible with golden wonder killies?

 

[NeonBlueLeon]

I don't know much about killifish, but from what I'm reading, they should be fine.  Just a heads up, I have seen killies fight with each other constantly.

 

[ncguppy830]

great,last question are they fin nippers?

 

[TekFish]

Any fish can be in small number but as long as you've got more than 6, which you should be doing anyway you'll be fine.

Tek oot.

 

[NeonBlueLeon]

Are you asking if killies are fin nippers or if rummy noses are fin nippers?  Rummynoses definitely are not fin nippers.

 

[ncguppy830]

rummys and thanks