- Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon columbianus
- Other Names:
- Family: Characidae
- Origin: Colombia
- Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
- Social: Peaceful
- Lifespan: 5 years
- Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
- Breeding: Egglayer - egg scatterer
- Care: Intermediate
- pH: 5.5 - 7.0
- Hardness: to 12 dGH
- Temperature: 75-81 F (24-27 C)
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