| Species | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | Amazon basin (Brazil, Colombia, Peru) |
| Size Category | Nano |
| Category | Fish |
| Original Purpose | Ornamental |
| Body Length | 2.5–4 cm |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 3–8 years |
| Senior Age Threshold | 6 years |
| Exercise Needs | Intermediate care level |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Omnivore |
| Annual Exam Focus | Compatible: Zebra Danios, Harlequin Rasboras, Cory Catfish, Guppies, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, Bristlenose Plecos, Kuhli Loaches |
| Routine Care | Incompatible: Large aggressive fish, Cichlids, Angelfish, large Tetras, any fish with a mouth large enough to swallow them |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon Tetra Disease (NTD) | adult | high | No | N/A |
| Ich (White Spot Disease) | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Fin Rot | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| CHIC Required Tests | Difficult, egg scatterer, requires very soft acidic water and low light |
|---|---|
| Recommended DNA Tests | Paracheirodon innesi |
| Water Temperature | 20-26°C |
|---|---|
| pH Range | pH 5-7.5 |
| Water Type & Tank | Freshwater, Min tank: 38L |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Common Issues | Difficulty: Intermediate. Temperament: Peaceful, schooling |
| Locomotion | Peaceful, schooling/shoaling, mid-level swimming, active during day, hiding in plants |
|---|---|
| Social | Peaceful, schooling |
| Stress/Displacement | Faded colors, isolation from school, erratic swimming, hiding, loss of appetite, rapid breathing |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Color fading, erratic swimming, isolation from school, hiding, resting near bottom, spinal curvature |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Faded colors, isolation from school, erratic swimming, hiding, loss of appetite, rapid breathing |
| Interspecies Communication | Water type: Freshwater, pH: 5-7.5 |