False rummy-nose tetra

Petitella georgiae

A clear rear-body stripe without a separate lower peduncle spot

Red is concentrated on the head, followed by a silver body and a boldly patterned forked tail. Trade names frequently mix three species.

Adult length: Up to 3.9 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 22–26 °C
Lifespan: 5–6 years
pH: 5.5–7
Hardness: 1–12 dGH

Natural habitat: Native to the upper Amazon in Peru and the Purus, Negro and Madeira river basins.

Avoid companions that dominate feeding or repeatedly disturb the group.

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Appearance and identification

Compared with bleheri, the rear-body stripe is clearer and head red does not conspicuously extend past the gill cover. A missing separate lower posterior peduncle spot helps separate it from rhodostoma. Use several characters.

Same-species behaviour

Keep ten or more.

Space requirements

At least 90 cm tank length for ten or more fish.

Diet and feeding

Offer food small enough for the mouth: fine dry foods and small frozen or live foods. Observe ingestion.

Compatibility limits

Watch feeding competition and disturbance.

Aquarium environment

Plants, roots and subdued light can leave open swimming room.

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