These wild caught tetras from South America have an unusual appearance as if coated in gold dust. The gold pigment is due to the fish's skin reacting to a skin parasite which is present in its natural habitat. (This does not pose a health risk to the tetra or its tankmates.) Interestingly, captive bred Gold Tetras do not develop the gold pigmentation like their wild caught parents. A peaceful community fish, which can grow to 5cm.
