Rachoviscus crassiceps

Alternative names

 * Gold Tetra

Sexing

 * Mature females will have a fuller belly and are smaller than males. he males have hooklets and white edged fins.

Tank compatibility

 * Must be kept in the company of its own in groups of 8 or more. These are generally peaceful fish that should be kept with equally peaceful similar sized fish such as Dwarf Gouramis and Corydoras.

Diet

 * Will take most foods including pellets and flake, as well as live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Likes a spacious tank with some dense planting with hiding places and open swimming space. Dark coloured substrate really brings out their colouration and they don't appreciate bright lighting.

Behaviour

 * A peaceful shoaling fish.

Identification

 * The Gold Tetras are typical Tetra in shape and have a rounded blunt snout. The colouration of this fish is tan or gold, and is glittered with many gold flecks that reflect in the light.