Easy care
Generally solitary, but will socialize somewhat, especially during breeding. Bottom-dwellers dweller
At a glance
Species profile -
Adult size
10 - 15 cm
Swimming level
Bottom-dwellers
Lifespan
8 - 10 years
Water type
Freshwater
Size to scale
15 cm adult length, shown to scale against an iPhone 15 Pro (14.66 cm).
Water
Singapore tap water vs its needs
Adjusting pH the natural way — Singapore tap water (pH ~8.0) sits above this fish's ideal. Soften and gently lower pH the natural way — driftwood, catappa (Indian almond) leaves or other botanicals. Skip chemical "pH-down".
In the aquarium
How it lives in the tank
Swims in the bottom of the tank
Gensou's take
2/5
Sensitivity Index — Hardy
Hardy and beginner-friendly; keep up routine water changes and it will thrive.
Our own read on how forgiving this species is of water changes — not a formal standard.
Feeding
Recommended food
Compatibility
Best tankmates
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