What We Like About This Fish:
- Very hardy and ideal for beginners
- Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
- Easy to breed in the aquarium
- Safe with adult dwarf shrimp
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Temperature: 73° – 78° F (23° – 26° C)
- pH: 6.5 – 7.0
- KH: 4 – 15 dKH
- Minimum tank size: 20 gallons for a group of 6 or more
CARE GUIDELINES:
- Diet: Carnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health.
- Social behavior: Schooling. Must be kept in schools of 6 or more. This peaceful, timid species is easily outcompeted for food by more boisterous species.
- Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to Central and Western Africa
- Average adult size: 1.2 – 1.6 inches (3 – 4 cm)
- Average purchase size: 0.5 – 1 inch (1.27 – 2.54 cm)
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