A hardy, peaceful schooling fish with a bold black “harlequin” patch. Looks best in larger groups and is perfect for calm community tanks.
Parameters
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Care level: Easy
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Adult size: ~1.5–2 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful, active shoaler
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Tank size: 10+ gallons (20+ recommended for groups)
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Group size: 6+ (8–12+ for best color and confidence)
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Temperature: 77–80°F
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pH: 7.0–8.0
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Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
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Diet: Omnivore (flakes/micro pellets, frozen/live foods)
Tankmates
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Good: Other rasboras, peaceful tetras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, peaceful gouramis
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Inverts: Shrimp/snails usually OK (tiny shrimp may be eaten)
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Avoid: Aggressive fish, large predators, strong fin-nippers