In The Wild
Date Classified:
1849
Native Location:
Southern Thailand and Malay Peninsula
Environment:
Rivers and streams
Water pH:
Slightly alkaline
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
- Dark brown
- Iridescent blue-green scales on gill covers
- Blue-green on throat sometimes
- Females and young – two stripes on head
Finnage:
- Elongated, lance-shaped caudal fins
- Male – deep colored, longer anal fin
Size:
5 inches in length
Feeding in Captivity:
Variety of live, frozen, flaked, dried and even pellets.
Water and Hardness:
Neutral
Water Temperature:
Cool – 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
7.1-7.5
Breeding:
A large, covered, darkened, well-vegetated tank is needed with 3-inch diameter PVC tubing. The fish will eat all foods, but offer an assortment of live, frozen, flakes, pellets and especially chopped earthworms.