| Family: Characidae | | | | of colour and apparent translucence. The internal |
| Species: Pristella maxillaris | | | | organs in their silver sac are visible. If ever there |
| Size: 2.5cm (1 inch) | | | | was a strange looking fish species this is one for |
| Diet: Omnivorous | | | | sure. Still, a very good species of fish for a |
| Tank levels: All | | | | community setup. |
| Habitat: Inland waters of Venezuela, Guyana, and | | | | This fish comes from the "Tropical Fish" family |
| Amazonian Brazil | | | | species of fish. I hope you enjoyed this fish profile |
| Remarks: This is a decorative, long standing | | | | that I put together to help people to choose the |
| aquarium favourite. Due to demand, most | | | | right fish for the right aquarium tank setup you |
| specimens are now commercially bred rather than | | | | may own, or be thinking of buying in the future. If |
| wild caught. | | | | you require more information about keeping fish in |
| Comments: The body shape of the X-Ray Fish | | | | general and what are the right fish to choose for |
| follows the traditional tetra pattern, with equal | | | | your tank setups, you can always visit my site |
| curvature on dorsal and ventral surfaces. The | | | | called "GB Aquarium" and see what's posted new |
| main distinguishing feature of this fish is the lack | | | | there and also join in the discussion taking place. |