Distribution: Native to northeastern South Americaand the southern Caribbean; widely introduced globally.
Maximum Size: up to 2.5", females are usually bigger than males
Shipping Size: Shipped at a young, healthy size of 0.75"–1.00".
Temperature: Best kept between 72°F and 82°F (22°C–28°C).
pH: Prefers a slightly alkaline environment ranging from 6.8 to 7.8.
Feeding: Omnivorous and unfussy eaters. Thrives on a varied diet of high-quality tropical flakes, micro-pellets, and occasional treats of live or frozen brine shrimp or daphnia.
Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons for a small, single-sex bachelor group, though a 10-gallon tank or larger is highly recommended for a thriving community.
Tank Mates: Excellent community fish. Best kept with other small, peaceful species like neon tetras, corydoras catfish, kuhli loaches, and dwarf shrimp. Avoid aggressive fin-nippers.
Temperament: Peaceful, energetic, and highly active swimmers that spend their days playfully interacting in the middle and upper levels of the aquarium.
