Should not be considered a beginners aquarium fish,
young are always seen for sale and caution should taken before
purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal
living conditions.
Habitat:
ASIA: Stream and rivers in Thailand; Borneo, Java
and Sumatra.
Min Tank Size:
At least 55 gallons for young, much larger for mature
specimens.
Diet:
Herbivorous, but will eat flake, frozen and some
live. Supplement with algae wafers or discs.
Behavior:
Becomes aggressive with size.
Water:
Temperature of 72°F to 82°F (22°-28° C) ,pH range:
6.0– 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19.
Care:
Easy.
Communities:
Should be kept by themselves or very large cichlids
and catfish.
