It lives in a tropical climate in water with pH 6.0 - 8.0, a water hardness of 2 - 25 dGH, and a temperature range of . It feeds on worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter. It lays eggs in dense vegetation and adults do not guard the eggs.
This species inhabits a tropical climate in aquatic environments with pH levels between 6.0 and 8.0, moderate water hardness of 2 to 25 dGH, and a temperature range of . Its diet consists of worms, crustaceans, insects, and plant matter. It lays eggs in dense vegetation, and adult individuals do not provide parental care.