It is a peaceful, small gourami that may become aggressive during spawning. Keep in groups of one male to two or more females. can be kept in community tanks.
Recommended Tank Size: 5 – 15 gallons ( 5 gallons for 3, 5 gallon + for more)
Temperature: 22 -28 degrees Celsius
Water Chemistry: 5.0 – 7.5 pH
Feeding: they will eat flakes and do enjoy occasional bloodworm
Sexing: Males are larger than females and possess extended rays in the pelvic, dorsal, anal, and caudal fins. Sexually mature individuals can also be sexed by placing a strong light behind the fish, with the ovaries in females clearly visible below the swim bladder.
Breeding: Males will create a bubble nest within plants and vegetation. after a day the eggs with hatch and the male will care for them
Additional Information: Occasionally this fish may make a croaking sound which can be heard from outside the tank.
