| Family: | Lebiasinidae |
| Species: |
Copella arnoldi |
| Common Name: |
Splashing tetra |
| Size: | Up to 3.0 in (7.5 cm) |
| Habitat: | South America:Â Lower Amazon, coastal Guianas to mouth of the Orinoco River |
| Min Tank Size: | 15 gallon. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous: will accept Flakes, Frozen and live foods. |
| Behavior: | The splashing tetra is well known for its mating ritual. The male and female “splash” out of the water, clinging to a low hanging plant. The female then deposits her eggs on a leaf, and the male uses his tail to splash the eggs with water until they hatch 3 days later, when they fall into the water. |
| Water: | 73 -79°F (23– 26°C) Soft to medium hard, dh range 5-12, pH : 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Care: | Easy, Non-aggressive schooling fish, should be kept in large schools. |
| Communities: | Excellent. Keep with similar sized non aggressive fish. |
| Suitability: | Good. |
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