In The Wild
Date Classified:
1994
Native Location:
Southeast coast of Sumatra
Environment:
Hill and forest streams and swamps
Water and Hardness:
Calcium-magnesium – 1; alkalinity – 1
Water Temperature:
83 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
4.5-5.5
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
- Gray or brown
- Green gill coverings and throat
- Scales are green-edged
- Three black, horizontal lines on body (prominent middle stripe)
- Tip of nose to gill cover has a wide dark band
Finnage:
• Male’s fins are more elongated than female’s
Size:
4.5 inches in length
Feeding in Captivity:
Live and frozen food
Water and Hardness:
Calcium-magnesium of 1-2
Water Temperature:
71-77 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
5.8-6.5
Breeding:
A 20-gallon, shaded fish tank is best. There should be frequent water changes and very good filtration.