Parosphromenus juelinae

Red is more prominent on the flanks, and the tail is rounded. Color bands are less continuous than in bintan, and the tail differs from the filamented, diamond-shaped tail of deissneri.

Adult length: Up to 3.2 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Natural habitat: Native to waters of Bangka Island, Indonesia.

Needs extremely soft, acidic water.

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Social behaviour and territory

Does not form tight schools. Pairs may be kept for breeding; groups need caves and visual barriers. Watch nest defence and subordinate fish.

Diet and feeding

Offer tiny, suitably sized live foods. Dry food is unreliably accepted; confirm the fish actually eat.

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