[2][3] This freshwater fish is commonly kept in aquariums and bred in large numbers at commercial facilities in Eastern Europe and Asia.

[3] The red-eye tetra has a bright silver body accented by a white-edged black basal half of the tail and a thin red circle around its eye.

[6] Because of the redeye tetra's hardiness and ease of care, it is considered by aquarists to be an excellent beginner fish.

The species is frequently kept at temperatures of 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) in hard water (100–150 mg/L) with neutral pH (7.0), in a tank with plants around the sides and to the rear and a clear area in the front.

[2] In the aquarium, redeye tetras generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods.