Origin: Sri Lanka

Temp: 73-79

Swimming Zone: Middle

pH: 6.5-7.5 dGH: 10

Feeding: (Omnivore) Eats everything

Breeding: Scatters eggs throughout the tank, with up to 300 eggs produced. The parents will eat the eggs if not protected. The eggs should be kept in the dark while incubating.

Temperament: Peaceful and active but somewhat shy in bright light

Adult Size: 2"

Comments: An excellent beginners fish. A small peaceful easy to spawn fish. The fry are very small and require the tiniest foods for the first week.