Scientific name:
Inpaichthys Kerri
Family:
Characidae
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Characiformes
Origin:
Rio Aripuan and upper Rio Madeira basins, Brazil
Lifespan in the aquarium:
6 years
Adult size:
1.5 inches (3.8 centimetres)
Distinctive features:
The most remarkable feature of these fish is a black mid-lateral band (or flag) that starts from the mouth, runs through the eye at an angle upward, and extends back to the tip of the dorsal fin.
Tips from the breeder:                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
It is very common to find tetras with Corydoras as companions, as they are both quite peaceful.