Origin: South America: Trinidad, Venezuela to La Plata
Temperature: Temp: 22-26°C, 72-80°F
Ease Of Keeping: Relatively Easy, Although some experience may help.
Aggressivness: Peaceful community fish
Lighting: Basic Lighting
Adult Size: 3", 7 cm
Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gals (for one)
Feeding: They may except good quality flakes, but live foods, freeze dried foods and quick sinking pellets are recommended.
Spawning Method: Typical for the subfamily
Comments: These little social guys are classified as a schooling fish, meaning it is a essential to have these guys in a school (4 is recommended). With only 1-2 they may not be as active and will not live the full life they deserve.
