Species/genus:  Trichogaster leeri
 
Origin:  Malaya and Thailand
 
Temp:  73-86°F (23-30°C)
 
pH:   neutral   dH:  soft - medium hard
 
Temperament:  Peaceful but curious and active
 
Adult Size:   5in   (13cm)
 
Minimum Tank Size:  5 gallons
Bigger is much better
 
Feeding:  Easy to feed, accepts all aquarium foods
 
Breeding:  Bubblenest egglayer, lays eggs by the thousands when spawning is successful
 
Comments:  Colorful, active, friendly, an all around good aquarium citizen.