Silvery scales with orange accents. The eye has a red spot on top. The dorsal fin of the male is long and flowing.

Care and feeding:
Since they are ominvorous these fish will generally eat all kinds of live fresh and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat.

Distribution:
These fish are found in Lake Valencia, Rio Bue, Rio Tiquiriti, Venezuela.

Size - Weight:
These fish get up to 2.5 inches (6 cm).

Social Behaviors:
They are generally a good community fish.

Sexual Differences:
The male has a much longer pointed dorsal fin.

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom:
These fish will swim in all areas of the aquarium.

Acceptable Water Conditions:
Hardness: to 15° dGH
Ph: 5.5 to 7.5
Temp: (72-82° F) 26-28° C

Breeding/Reproduction:
Recommended conditions: less than 4° dGH. Start with a dark tank and gradually increase the light leverl to induce spawning.
These fish are broadcast spawners. See the general description of how to handle broadcast spawners in Breeding Freshwater Fish.

Availability:
This fish is readily available.