| Size: | Up to .75 inches (2 cm) |
| Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Rio Paraguay in Paraguay. |
| Min Tank Size: | 15 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen, live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: | Active and fairly peaceful schooling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: | Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 75 – 81°F (25 – 27°C) pH 6.0-7.2 dH range: 2- 15 |
| Care: | Medium, keep in schools. |
| Communities: | Excellent, with similar sized and active fish. |
| Suitability: | Good, with care. |