This fish species was brought to Europe in 1897 by biologist W. Geyer of South America and New York.

In the native country lives in clean lakes, situated on limestone cliffs no. These fish have laterally flattened body, which is why it was called "fish disk. On the back side of which the swimmer has two front spikes and is part of boat canvas. 6.7 distinguish body black stripes and scales have a pearl irritation.

They prefer water with a temperature of 19-21 ° C and a low hardness. Aquarium of growth that should not be heated over the winter, feeling good and at a temperature of 10-11 ° C.

Reproduction takes place during the months of March-April, the plant roots of Sagittaria. In During reproduction, female clothes, a wedding dress beautifully and the male becomes almost colorless. Spawning takes place in the sunset and are guarded with great care by the male. Hatching takes 4-5 days at a temperature of 23 ° C and larvae reietite are still guarded by the male for several days.

After a period of 3-4 days young fish begin to swim actively in search of food. In the first days they will be fed with nauplii of Cyclops and other small larvae. After a period of two weeks so consumed with lust Tubes and finely chopped beams.

Ensuring an adequate nutrition, as parents reach after 5-6 weeks, and capatandu-and also their splendid colors. Being a fussy fish species can be recommended for all beginners acvaristii.

This species of fish in the aquarium may be associated with that species: Corydoras paleatus, Macropodus opercularis, Carrasius auratus.