Temperature: 64° - 86° F (18° - 30° C)
pH: 6.5 - 8.0
KH: 2 - 19 dKH
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons for a pair, 30+ gallons for a small group
Diet: Omnivorous. Will accept most meaty foods and also requires plenty of vegetable (particularly algae) content.
Social Behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous Florida, United States