Tucano tetra

A tiny translucent golden fish with a broad dark lateral band

Adults are pale golden and translucent, with a broad dark band running from behind the gill cover towards the tail base. The gill region shows reddish translucence and the upper eye may have a bluish sheen.

Adult length

Up to 1.7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–28 °C

pH

4–6.5

Hardness

1–8 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to the Uaupés River system in the upper Negro basin.

Small size does not mean easy care. Provide mature stable water, tiny food and cover.