| Family: | Goodeinae |
| Species: |
Characodon lateralis |
| Common Name: |
Rainbow characodon, Rainbow Goodeid, Red Prince. |
| Size: | Up to 1.5 inches (4.0cm) females larger 2.2 inches (5.5cm) |
| Habitat: | North America: Durango, Mexico. |
| Min Tank Size: | 24″ 15 gallon (56.7 Litre). |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, can be difficult, flake frozen or live. Supplement with green material. |
| Behavior: | Aggresive to conspecifics. Keep one male with several females. |
| Water: | Temperature 65 – 81°F (18 – 27°C); pH 6.0-8.0 dH range: 9 – 19 |
| Care: | Easy, keep in well planted tanks with lots of hiding areas. |
| Communities: | Possible but should be kept in a species only setup. |
| Suitability: | For the specialist. |
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