Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Brazil, Guyana, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Venezuela. They have also been introduced to many other countries.

Size

2 inches (5 cm)

Life span

3 - 5 years

Difficulty

Easy, a good freshwater fish for beginners

Behaviour

Peaceful and very active. They mix well with other fish.

Tank Size

5 gallon or larger

Tank Region

Mostly middle to top

Temperature

66F - 84F (19C - 29C)

Diet

Omnivore - will eat many food items including flakes, pellets and live foods.

Reproduction

Easy. They are livebearers and the young must be separated from the adults to prevent them being eaten.

pH

7 - 8

Water Hardness(dH)

10-20

Eastbourne Aquarium And Reptile Centre

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