Tank should be well covered, these fish are jumpers. Males may be aggressive toward other males of the species as well as fish of other species. Keeping only one Male per tank is recommended. May be kept in community tank with fishes of similar size. All foods accepted.
Live foods are preferred.
Vegetable matter should be included in the diet. Between twenty and one hundred young are carried by the Female. Young may be eaten if parent fish are not removed. Breeding may be difficult with some species. Nitrate free water is essential for success.