Family: Characidae
Hyphessobrycon natagaima — a Characidae freshwater fish. Reaches 3.5–5.2 cm; keep at 23–28 °C.
Hyphessobrycon natagaima is a Characidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 3.5–5.2 cm of adult fish at 23–28 °C. Related profiles: Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Set the heater to 23–28 °C and avoid swings. pH 5.6–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 3.5–5.2 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 32 litres.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. It forages naturally over dark sand and leaf litter, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is blackwater streams and flooded forest — still to gentle current, moderate.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.