Flagtail Pyrrhulina
NameFlagtail Pyrrhulina
Scientific NamePyrrhulina vittata
Common NamesFlagtail Pyrrhulina, Striped Pyrrhulina
FamilyLebiasinidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Brazil, Peru, Colombia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)15
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesSmall Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras Catfish, Dwarf Cichlids, Otocinclus Catfish
Description
The Flagtail Pyrrhulina is a small, active characin known for its distinctive black blotches along its flanks and often colorful fins, especially in males. It is a schooling fish that thrives in planted aquariums with stable water conditions and benefits from a varied diet.
