Pristella maxillaris (Goldfinch)

Lying body, laterally, almost transparent. The coloring offers greenish yellow reflections while the dorsal and anal fins have a black point surrounded by a lemon yellow strip. The caudal is tinged with red and we notice the presence of an adipose fin.

The Pristella Maxillaris, more commonly known as fish-X, is a small freshwater fish native to South America. It belongs to the Characidae family and measures on average 2.5 to 3 cm in length. The X fish has an elongated shape and a caudal fin in the shape of a "X", hence its name. Its coloring is generally gray or brown with black spots on the back and sides.

The X fish is a gregarious and social fish, which lives in small groups in the alternative waters of South America, in particular in the rivers and the lakes of the Guyana region. The X fish is mainly feeding on insects, crustaceans and other small aquatic animals.

X-fish is an easy-to-raise a fish in aquarium, because it is resistant and adaptable to many different environments. It is a peaceful and harmless fish, which will not attack other aquarium species. The X fish is also very active and likes to swim constantly, making it a fascinating animal to observe.

Due to its small size, the X fish is well suited to beginners or interior aquariums. It is important to provide the X fish with an aquatic environment adapted to its needs, with adequate filtration and a water temperature between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius. The X fish also needs a varied diet to stay healthy, with a main diet composed of pellets specially designed for freshwater fish.

In summary, X fishfish is a small fish of social and active freshwater, which is easy to raise in aquarium and is well suited to beginners. It is a fascinating animal to observe and an excellent addition to any freshwater aquarium.

The male is thinner and the bladder is sharp, the female is more round and more robust.

Place the couple in a multiplication tank and among coconut fibers, from 300 to 400 eggs overcome in 24 to 36 hours. Take out the couple the following day. Feed the little ones with micro food. The next day introduce shrimp brine and microphones to. Babies will swim within a few days.