This species faresbest in a well-planted, shady aquariumwith plenty of surface cover in the form of tall stem plants, floating typessuch asSalviniaorRicciaspp., ortropical lilies from the genusNymphaea.Cryptocorynespp.are also a good choice.

Driftwood can also be used and other plants such asMicrosorumorTaxiphyllumspp. maybe attached to it. Small clay plant pots, lengths of plastic piping or empty camera film cases can also be included to provide further shelter.

The addition of dried leaf litter offers additional cover and brings with it the growth of microbe colonies as decomposition occurs. These can provide a valuable secondary food source for fry, while tannins and other chemicals released by the decaying leaves are considered beneficial.

As itnaturally inhabits sluggish environments strong water movement should be avoided, with an air-poweredsponge filterset to turn over gently adequate. Keep theaquariumwell-covered and do not fill it to the top sincelike allBettaspp. it requires occasional access to the layer of humid air that will form above the water surface, and is anexcellent jumper.

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