In The Wild
Date Classified:
1979
Native Location:
Kalimantan and Sumatra
Environment:
River drainage areas and swamp forest pools
Water and Hardness:
Calcium-magnesium – 0-1; alkalinity 0-1
Water Temperature:
77-79 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
4.6-5.5
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
- Male – Reddish brown
- Male – Iridescent green on flank
- Male – very bright, yellowish-orange bars on gill cover
- Female – brown
- Female – black bars on flank
Finnage:
- Male – spade-shaped caudal fin
- Male – indigo blue pelvic and anal fins
- Male – brown dorsal fin
- Female – red fins
- Female – seven black bars from anal fin to flank
- Female – black on caudal fin
Size:
1.5 inches in length
Feeding in Captivity:
Live food only
Water pH:
4.5-5.0
Breeding:
This species needs a large (20 gallon) covered tank with RO water. Add abundant floating and rooted vegetation. Peat moss and hardwood leaves help to lower the pH.