Family: Characidae
Paracheirodon simulans — a Characidae freshwater fish. Reaches 1.5–2.2 cm; keep at 23–27 °C.
Paracheirodon simulans of the family Characidae is an aquarium-kept Characidae. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory and omnivore with carnivorous tilt, it grows to 1.5–2.2 cm and prefers 23–27 °C water. Other Paracheirodon species in our database include Paracheirodon innesi, Paracheirodon axelrodi.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory; strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more.
Aim for 23–27 °C. Heater for stable tropical warmth; 23–27 °C recorded range.
Expect 1.5–2.2 cm as an adult, living middle of the water column. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt. It forages naturally over dark sand and leaf litter, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
It lives in blackwater streams and flooded forest. Still to gentle current; Moderate.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer among fine plants. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.