Temperature: 72β82Β°F (22β28Β°C)
pH: 6.8β7.8 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Hardness: 8β12 dGH (moderate to hard water)
Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm (toxic if present)
Nitrate: <40 ppm (preferably <20 ppm)
Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for a trio; 10+ gallons recommended for stability.
Diet: Omnivorous β high-quality flakes, live/frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms), and vegetables (blanched spinach, zucchini).
Maintenance: Weekly 20β30% water changes; use a filter and heater.
Behavior: Peaceful, active, and social. Best kept in groups.
Breeding: Very easy; males constantly chase females. Ideal ratio is 1 male to 2β3 females.
Good Companions:
Corydoras
Neon or ember tetras
Mollies
Platies
Endler's livebearers
Snails and shrimp (if not too small)
Avoid:
Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (like tiger barbs or bettas)
Large predatory fish
Temperature: 72β82Β°F (22β28Β°C)
pH: 6.8β7.8 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Hardness: 8β12 dGH (moderate to hard water)
Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm (toxic if present)
Nitrate: <40 ppm (preferably <20 ppm)
Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for a trio; 10+ gallons recommended for stability.
Diet: Omnivorous β high-quality flakes, live/frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms), and vegetables (blanched spinach, zucchini).
Maintenance: Weekly 20β30% water changes; use a filter and heater.
Behavior: Peaceful, active, and social. Best kept in groups.
Breeding: Very easy; males constantly chase females. Ideal ratio is 1 male to 2β3 females.
Good Companions:
Corydoras
Neon or ember tetras
Mollies
Platies
Endler's livebearers
Snails and shrimp (if not too small)
Avoid:
Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (like tiger barbs or bettas)
Large predatory fish