Moenkhausia intermedia

Alternative names

 * Gold Line Scissor Tail

Sexing

 * Females are plumper and rounder than males. Males have more vibrant colouration.

Tank compatibility

 * A peaceful shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Keep with other peaceful community fish.

Diet

 * Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and bloodworm.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Prefers a spacious tank that has some dense planting as well as open swimming space. A well-fitting secure lid is a must as this fish may try and jump if spooked.

Behaviour

 * A peaceful shoaling fish.

Identification

 * A small elongate fish with a pale body, almost translucent, occasionally with red-orange hues. The caudal is long and forked with a black caudal peduncle and a black bar on each lobe with a white base colour. The lateral line is visible as an iridescent gold stripe.