Family: Characidae
Albino pristella — a Characidae from South America, gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Reaches 3.4–5 cm; schools tightly; never keep below 6. 24–28 °C.
A Characidae species native to South America: Pristella maxillaris lives middle of the water column over blackwater streams and flooded forest. Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Adults reach 3.4–5 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Small Corydoras.
A moderate-level species: gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 24–28 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–8, GH 5–12 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 3.4–5 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 30 litres.
Mid-water omnivore; colour foods keep the red honest. It forages naturally over dark sand and leaf litter, so let some food reach the bottom.
Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Recommended tankmates: Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully. Avoid Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacks.
Native to South America, where it lives in 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 over fine plants; no parental care. Subtle; females fuller-bodied.