Temperament: Usually not aggressive towards species other than its own. Males are very territorial and will generally kill any other male venustus.
Diet & Nutrition: Insects, flake food, pellets, fresh vegetables such as peas, romaine lettuce, and spinach.
Breeding & Spawning: Venustus is maternal mouth-brooders. Males become very competitive at sexual maturity and will kill other males of their species. A ratio of 1 male to 4 females is ideal.