This fish is extremely popular in the aquarium, due to its unusual appearance and its ability to eat algae; the bane of all aquarists. This and other related species are bred in ponds in tropical regions for the aquarium trade.
This fish is extremely favored in aquariums, owing to its distinctive appearance and its capacity to consume algae; a curse for all aquarists. These and other related species are cultivated in ponds in tropical areas for the aquarium trade.