◎ Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia)
│ Size: 20–25 cm
⌬ Temperature: 24–30 °C
∷ pH: 6–7.5
⋄ Diet: Bottom feeder pellets, flakes, worms, crustaceans, frozen and live foods
⌁ Lifespan: Approximately 10–15 years
≣ Lifestyle: Group (minimum 5–6 individuals)
⊕ Compatibility: Active and sometimes dominant. Compatible with robust medium to large fish (barbs, large tetras, peaceful cichlids). Avoid small, slow, or long-finned fish. Requires a spacious aquarium, fine substrate, hiding places (roots, rocks), strong current, and excellent oxygenation.
