Size: Approx. 1″

Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish
Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy
Water Conditions: 68-82° F, KH 4-8, pH 5.5-7.0
Max. Size: 1.5″
Color Form: Black with a metallic “diamond” patch on its back between the eyes and dorsal fin
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: Good community fish
Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America, Brazil
Family: Characidae
Lifespan: 5 years
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner