Description

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 73° – 84° F (23° – 29° C)
• pH: 5.5 – 7.0, tank-raised specimens are more flexible regarding pH level
• KH: 2 – 15 KH
• Minimum tank size: 15 gallons for a pair, but a larger tank is required for a group

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Diet: Carnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.
• Social behavior: Congregates loosely in groups. Males can be territorial when attempting to spawn and females are very protective of their eggs during spawning.
• Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Colombia and Venezuela, South America
• Average adult size: Males: 2.2 – 2.4 inches (5.5 – 6 cm). Females: 1.6 – 1.8 inches (4 – 4.5 cm)