✦Tank Size : spacious tank of at least 30 gallons or more. Create a heavily planted tank with floating plants for cover. 

✦Maintain water temperature between 75-82°F (24-28°C) 

✦ pH level between 6.0-7.5. 

✦Use soft to moderately hard water. 

✦Feed them a varied diet of live or frozen foods, such as small fish, shrimp, or insects.

✦ Ensure efficient filtration and perform regular water changes. 

✦Keep them as the sole predator in the tank and avoid small tankmates. 

✦Handle with care due to their delicate fins.