| Family: Characidae | | | | itself. Easy to keep and looks good in a fully |
| Species: Hemigrammus ocellifer | | | | planted aquarium mixed with other small fish |
| Size: 5cm (2 inch) | | | | species of a similar size. |
| Diet: Omnivorous | | | | This fish comes from the "Tropical Fish" family |
| Tank levels: All | | | | species of fish. I hope you enjoyed this fish profile |
| Habitat: Rivers in the Amazon region and Guyana | | | | that I put together to help people to choose the |
| Other Name: Head and Tail-Light Fish, Motorist Fish | | | | right fish for the right aquarium tank setup you |
| Comments: The deep body outline of the Beacon | | | | may own, or be thinking of buying in the future. If |
| Fish follows the general tetra pattern. The | | | | you require more information about keeping fish in |
| identifying features of this silvery grey fish are | | | | general and what are the right fish to choose for |
| the bright red top of the eye, and the gold spot | | | | your tank setups, you can always visit my site |
| behind the adipose fin, above a dark blotch at the | | | | called "GB Aquarium" and see what's posted new |
| base of the caudal fin. Without doubt this fish has | | | | there and also join in the discussion taking place. |
| a strange name that matches the look of the fish | | | | |