These elegant fish are famous for the male's spectacular, streaming fins which he uses to display for females during courtship. While they stay quite small, their presence in a planted tank is unmatched when they begin their rhythmic flashing displays. They are peaceful, shoaling fish that thrive best when kept in a group where they feel secure. Because of their tiny mouths, they require very fine foods and appreciate a mature aquarium with stable water parameters and gentle flow.
Requires small, crushed flakes or live baby brine shrimp due to their narrow throats.
Best kept in a heavily planted setup with plenty of hiding spaces.
Peaceful temperament makes them ideal for community tanks with other small, non-aggressive species.
Prefers soft, slightly acidic to neutral water and consistent temperatures.
