| Species | Fish |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Singapore, Borneo) |
| Size Category | Nano |
| Category | Fish |
| Original Purpose | Ornamental |
| Body Length | 4–5.1 cm |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 5–8 years |
| Senior Age Threshold | 6 years |
| Exercise Needs | Beginner care level |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Omnivore |
| Annual Exam Focus | Compatible: Rummy Nose Tetra, Neon Tetras, Dwarf Gouramis, Cherry Barbs, Danios, Apistogramma, Cory Catfish, Honey Gourami, Mollies, Kuhli Loach |
| Routine Care | Incompatible: Large aggressive fish, Cichlids (large), predatory fish that can fit them in their mouths |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ich (White Spot Disease) | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Fin Rot | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Swim Bladder Disease | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Velvet Disease (Oodinium) | adult | high | No | N/A |
| CHIC Required Tests | Difficult, egg scatterers that attach adhesive eggs to the underside of broad leaves (like Cryptocoryne) |
|---|---|
| Recommended DNA Tests | Trigonostigma heteromorpha |
| Water Temperature | 22-28°C |
|---|---|
| pH Range | pH 6-7.8 |
| Water Type & Tank | Freshwater, Min tank: 38L |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Common Issues | Difficulty: Beginner. Temperament: Peaceful, schooling |
| Locomotion | Peaceful schooling, swimming in middle to top regions, synchronized swimming, active exploration, darting when stressed |
|---|---|
| Social | Peaceful, schooling |
| Stress/Displacement | Loss of vibrant color (turning pale), hiding constantly, erratic darting, clamped fins, tight schooling |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Faded or pale body color, clamped fins, erratic darting movements, hiding behavior, synchronized tight schooling when stressed |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Loss of vibrant color (turning pale), hiding constantly, erratic darting, clamped fins, tight schooling |
| Interspecies Communication | Water type: Freshwater, pH: 6-7.8 |