Description

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature:  78.8° – 86° F (26° – 30° C), although 82°+ F (28°+ C) is optimal
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5, tank-raised specimens are more flexible regarding pH level
• KH: 0 – 10 KH
• Minimum tank size: 20-30 gallons for a small group, but a larger aquarium should be used for a community of several species

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 South America
• Average adult size: 1.4 – 1.6 inches
• Average purchase size: 1 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm)