Copella arnoldi (The splashing tetra)
Most fish breed in water but not this one!
Adult Size: 2.5-3.5" (6-9 cm)

The body is long and slender and is gold/silver in color. The males of this species have longer fins and are slightly larger than their female counterpart. The fins of the male also exhibit more color with red and black outlines.

The splashing tetra gets its name from its breeding behavior. When the time comes to spawn, both the male and female will jump to an overhanging leaf that is out of the water. They use their fins to clamp on to the leaf, and the female will lay her eggs on the leaf with the male fertilizing them shortly after. After the eggs have been fertilized, the male will remain at the surface of the water where he keeps the eggs moist by splashing water on them. The eggs will then hatch in approximately 2 days at which time the fry will fall back into the water.