Description

Also known as Rosy Tetra.

Found in schools, over middle to upper water levels, in freshwater rivers and streams.
They feed on small crustaceans, insects and worms.
Length - 5.2cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America

Found extensively in the aquarium trade.
Same family as Piranha's

Piranha's have a fearsome reputation (because of James bond 007) as a voracious predator that can strip flesh off bones in minutes, although they have razor sharp teeth they are in fact quite timid scavengers. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/67923