In The Wild
Date Classified:
1994
Native Location:
Southeastern Thailand and Cambodia
Environment:
Small, nearly motionless streams and shallow marshes
Water pH:
Neutral 7.0
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
- Male – Light brown body
- Female – Three stripes
- Iridescent green on throat
- Colored stripe on head extending over the gill cover
Finnage:
- Dorsal fins not elongated
- Dorsal fin is spotted in brown
- Dark margin on anal fin
Size:
4 inches in length
Feeding in Captivity:
Live and frozen foods.
Water and Hardness:
Neutral
Water Temperature:
78-82 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
Neutral 7.0
Breeding:
They require a covered, dark tank and a diet of various live foods.