No aquarium breeding has been recorded.
Needs a large group in mature, stable conditions; pairing is hard to control.
Roomy, planted tank with very soft acidic water (pH 5-6.5), subdued light and fine-leaved plants or a spawning mat.
Rain-season style changes: soft cool water changes, a small temperature rise and heavy live feeding.
unknown
Infusoria then brine shrimp nauplii; survival is poor without very clean water.
Hard to sex; mature females are presumed to be the larger, rounder-bodied fish.