科: Characidae
塔瓜伊灯为Characidae鱼类，原生分布于南美洲。成体约 2.8–4.1 cm，适宜水温 23–28 °C。
Hyphessobrycon taguae, a member of the family Characidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits blackwater streams and flooded forest. Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory and omnivore with carnivorous tilt, it grows to 2.8–4.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 23–28 °C range. Other Hyphessobrycon species in our database include Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Hyphessobrycon eques.
中等难度，稳定水质比高端设备更关键。Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory，Strong shoalers; keep in groups of 8 or more。
建议水温 23–28 °C，23–28.0 °C typical for the genus；Heater for stable tropical warmth。
成体 2.8–4.1 cm 左右，因其Middle of the water column的习性，25 L 以上的缸更合适。
Omnivore with carnivorous tilt。每天两小餐比一顿大餐更利于状态。
Mostly peaceful; larger species predatory。推荐混养：Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。避免与Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates同缸。
产地为南美洲，典型栖息地是Blackwater streams and flooded forest，对溶氧要求一般。
无明显跳缸倾向，常规缸盖即可。
Egg-scatterer among fine plants。Subtle; females fuller-bodied。