A colorful, eye-catching centerpiece fish with bright blue shimmer. Best kept with peaceful tank mates in a well-planted aquarium with gentle flow.
Parameters
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Care level: Easy–Moderate
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Adult size: 2.5–3 inches
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Temperament: Peaceful to semi-peaceful (males can be territorial)
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Tank size: 10+ gallons (20+ better for communities)
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Group size: Best singly, as a pair, or 1 male with 2+ females (avoid multiple males in small tanks)
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Temperature: 76–82°F
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pH: 7.5–8
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Hardness: 4–12 dGH
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Diet: Omnivore (pellets/flakes + frozen/live foods)
Tankmates
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Good: Rasboras, tetras (non–fin-nippers), Corydoras, Otocinclus, peaceful snails
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Inverts: Shrimp with caution (may eat smaller shrimp)
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Avoid: Aggressive fish, fin-nippers (like some barbs), other male gouramis in small tanks