Generally a very peaceful species, making it an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium.
As it places no special demands in terms of water chemistry it can be combined with many of the most popular fish in the hobby, including other small cyprinids as well as tetras, livebearers, rainbowfish, anabantoids, catfishes, and loaches.
It’s a schooling species by nature, and at least 6-10 specimens should be purchased.
Maintaining it in such numbers will not only make the fish less skittish but result in a more effective, natural looking display, plus males will develop better colours in the presence of conspecific rivals.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Ruby red, Black
Family: Cyprinidae
Diet: Omnivores
Water Conditions: 22°F-26°C, 5-12 dGH, pH 6.0-6.5
Max. Size: 5cm
Minimum Tank Size: 135L
