Best known for its coppery spots that look like taillights, the head and tail light tetra hails from freshwater rivers and streams in South America. A peaceful schooling fish, this tetra species does not need a large tank. It does, however, need plenty of open swimming space and subdued mood lighting to keep it content.
Family
Characidae
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname
Social
Peaceful, schooling fish
Tank Level
Mid-dweller
Minimum Tank Size
50L
Diet
Omnivore. Will eat flakes, pellets, and frozen food.
