| Species | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Size Category | Nano |
| Category | Fish |
| Original Purpose | Ornamental |
| Body Length | 3.8–5 cm |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 4–7 years |
| Senior Age Threshold | 5 years |
| Exercise Needs | Beginner care level |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Omnivore |
| Annual Exam Focus | Compatible: Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras, Kuhli Loaches, Honey Gouramis, Pencilfish, Endlers, Small Rainbowfish, Otocinclus, Ghost Shrimp, Cherry Shrimp, Mystery Snails |
| Routine Care | Incompatible: Tiger Barbs, Angelfish, Betta fish, large aggressive cichlids, any fish large enough to eat them |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ich (White Spot Disease) | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Fin Rot | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Dropsy | adult | high | No | N/A |
| CHIC Required Tests | Easy, egg scatterer |
|---|---|
| Recommended DNA Tests | Puntius titteya |
| Water Temperature | 22-28°C |
|---|---|
| pH Range | pH 6-8 |
| Water Type & Tank | Freshwater, Min tank: 38L |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Common Issues | Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, schooling |
| Locomotion | Active schooling, mid-to-bottom level swimming, exploring, shy when kept in small numbers, males chasing females during spawning |
|---|---|
| Social | Peaceful, schooling |
| Stress/Displacement | Color fading to pale pink, hiding, fin clamping, glass surfing, lethargy, loss of appetite |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Color fading/washing out, clamped fins, erratic swimming, hiding behavior, rapid gill movement |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Color fading to pale pink, hiding, fin clamping, glass surfing, lethargy, loss of appetite |
| Interspecies Communication | Water type: Freshwater, pH: 6-8 |