A good shoaling fish for the larger aquarium, although liable to eat tender plants
Overview
SynonymsMyletes hypsauchen, Metynnis calichromus, Metynnis schreitmuelleri, Metynnis ehrhardtiDistributionBolivia, Brazil, Guyana, and Peru.Maximum Size20cm (7.9"�)Temperature24-28°CWater ParametersWill acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-7.5. dH: up to 18 degrees.CompatibilityCommunity with no small fishLightingLowSexual DimorphismMales have slightly longer and more colourful crescent shaped anal fins.FeedingFlake, granules, pellets, algae wafers and frozen foods