Trichopodus microlepis

A bright silver body with very long, feeler-like pelvic fins. These are orange to red in males and yellowish in females, and more conspicuous than in many relatives.

Adult length

Up to 15 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

25–30 °C

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

2–25 dGH

Avoid small fish it could swallow and overly active companions. Plants and gentle flow provide shelter; protect the long pelvic fins from nipping.