In The Aquarium
Plenty of room should be provided for this fish, with plenty of light with a shallow covering of floating plants and ample vegetation (half to two-thirds of the tank area). A layer of humus should be left on the bottom. This species is good for keeping with other barbs and similar fish. In captivity, the fish are omnivorous, with a healthy appetite.
An active swimmer that is best kept in schools of at least three. It will happily school with other fish such as Black Widows (AKA Black Skirt Tetras).
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