Two-tone schooling tetra with a black lower stripe and a pale neon upper line; hardy and easy to keep.

• Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
• Adult size: about 4 cm
• Temperature: 23–27 °C
• Water: pH 5.5–7.5
• Minimum tank size: 50 litres
• Temperament: peaceful community animal
• Diet: omnivore
• Care level: easy

Best kept in a group of 8 or more. Each unit is one animal; add several to your cart to build a school or colony.

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.