In The Wild
Date Classified:
1998
Native Location:
Sumatra and Batang Hari River basin
Environment:
Lowland swamp forests; stagnant water
Water and Hardness:
Calcium-magnesium – 1; alkaline – 1
Water pH:
4.7-6.8
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
- Brown
- Three horizontal, black stripes
- One stripe is from snout through the eye
Finnage:
- Red-brown anal fins in the nuptial male
- Caudal fins – blue inner band, a black submarginal band, white trim
Size:
1.5 inches in length
Feeding in Captivity:
Live and frozen foods
Water and Hardness:
Soft, clean water, with frequent changes
Water Temperature:
78-80 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
Low to neutral
Breeding:
They can tolerate varied conditions, but spawns best in soft, clean water with frozen food as well as live. If water is changed frequently, it will aid in spawning.