It lays eggs in dense vegetation and adults do not guard the eggs. The female holds 2–4 eggs between her pelvic fins, where the male fertilizes them for about 30 seconds. Only then does the female swim to a suitable spot, where she attaches the very sticky eggs.
This species lays its eggs in dense plant growth and the adults do not take responsibility for guarding them. The female holds 2–4 eggs between her pelvic fins, which are then fertilized by the male for approximately 30 seconds. Following this, the female swims to a suitable spot and attaches the very adhesive eggs.