At least six, more is better, one male for every two females
Minimum tank size
15 gallons or 55 liters for every group of six fish
Community Fish
Yes
Compatible with
Other Tetra species, Danios, Rasboras and Gouramis. Also Cory Cats, Plecos and Loaches
Sexes
Mature males are more colorful with longer fins, females have rounder bodies
Food
Omnivorous - flake food supplemented with live or frozen daphnia, blood worms or brine shrimp
Breeding
Relatively easy to breed
Breeding temperature
80.5 – 84 °F or 27- 29 °C
Other names
Other names are usually confused with other species
Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon rosaceus
Other Scientific names
Other scientific names are also confused with other species
Lifespan
Up to 5 years
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