Minimum tank 20-gallon long for an adult pair, with more room for tankmates.
Adult size 2.0 in (50 mm), excluding the tail
Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
pH 6.5–7.5
GH 4–12 dGH
Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm
Housing & compatibility
Use plants or wood to break sightlines and provide quiet areas near the bottom. A breeding pair may defend the area around its eggs.
Diet
Feed small sinking pellets and supplement with frozen daphnia or other suitably sized invertebrates. Place food near cover if the fish are reluctant to feed in the open.
