Scientific name:
Hemigrammus erythrozonus 
Family:
Characidae
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Characiformes
Origin:
Essiquibo River, Guyana
Lifespan in the aquarium:
5 years
Adult size:
1.5 inches (4 cm)
Distinctive features:
The translucent, silvery-peach-coloured body of it is divided by an iridescent red-gold stripe running from snout to tail. The stripe resembles the glowing filament in a light bulb or glowlight. The same iridescent red colour is present on the leading edge of the dorsal fin while the anal and pelvic fins are edged in white.
Tips from the breeder:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
It likes its own kind; keep them in groups of at least a half-dozen or more.