Temp (°F)	pH	dGH	Adult Size	Primary Diet	Swimming Zone
72-72	6.0-6.5	5-10	3"	Carnivore	Middle
Origin		Brazil; Amazon.
Social Behaviour		Generally peaceful but can be territorial.
Remarks		Susceptible to water quality, medication and toxins. Avoid high nitrates. An aquarium with a dark substrate and dense vegetation brings out the colours. Also provide refuges in the form of rocks and wood. This fish has a number of colour morphs.
Photo Credit : Artur Bialosiewicz, Poland.
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