| Species | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | Venezuela |
| Size Category | Nano |
| Category | Fish |
| Original Purpose | Ornamental |
| Body Length | 2.5–4.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 2–7 years |
| Senior Age Threshold | 5 years |
| Exercise Needs | Beginner care level |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Omnivore |
| Annual Exam Focus | Compatible: Corydoras, small tetras, rasboras, danios, honey gourami, cherry barbs, otocinclus, peaceful nano fish |
| Routine Care | Incompatible: Cichlids (except dwarf), large barbs, predatory fish, fin-nippers, standard guppies (if pure genetics desired) |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ich (White Spot Disease) | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Fin Rot | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Parasites (Skin flukes, worms) | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Skinny Disease | adult | high | No | N/A |
| CHIC Required Tests | Easy, livebearers, prolific breeders every 20-30 days, no parental care (may eat fry) |
|---|---|
| Recommended DNA Tests | Poecilia wingei |
| Water Temperature | 18-29°C |
|---|---|
| pH Range | pH 6.5-8.5 |
| Water Type & Tank | Freshwater, Min tank: 38L |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Common Issues | Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, active, shoaling |
| Locomotion | Active swimming, grazing on algae, exploring all tank levels (mostly middle/top), shoaling, constant mating displays by males |
|---|---|
| Social | Peaceful, active, shoaling |
| Stress/Displacement | Color fading, clamped fins, lethargy, hiding, loss of appetite, gasping at surface |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Color fading/darkening, clamped fins, lethargy, erratic swimming, hiding behavior, flashing/rubbing against objects |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Color fading, clamped fins, lethargy, hiding, loss of appetite, gasping at surface |
| Interspecies Communication | Water type: Freshwater, pH: 6.5-8.5 |