Has been bred in aquaria, though details are scarce: it needs a very large tank and scatters eggs among vegetation.
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.
Up to about 2,000 eggs scattered among plants; the fairly large fry can take brine shrimp nauplii once the yolk sac is used up.
Infusoria then brine shrimp nauplii; survival is poor without very clean water.