Its beautiful appearance attracts many aquarists and, indeed, this species is very popular.
Origin: Southeast Asia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia,
The male has fully red pelvic fins and reddish muzzle
Growth :
5 to 7 cm (2 to 2.8")
| Family | Cyprinidae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Borneo, Indonesia, Sumatra |
| Social | Active schooling fish, nips fins |
| Tank Level | Mid dweller |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 gallon |
| Diet | Omnivore, eats most foods |
| Breeding | Egglayer |
| Care | Easy to Intermediate |
| pH | 6.5 |
| Hardness | up to 10 dGH |
| Temperature | 68 to 79 F (20 to 26 C) |