A minimum 10 litre tank is recommended for a small group, allowing ample space to swim.
They can thrive in a temperature of 75-80 degrees fahrenheight (24-28 degrees Celsius)is optimal for health and breeding with a pH of 7.0-8.0 also thrive with a KH of 8-12.
Perform 10-25% water changes every 2–4 weeks to prevent toxic ammonia buildup.
Use dark substrate to make the gold colour pop, with plenty of live plants (e.g., Java moss, hornwort) for hiding.
As omnivores, they need a varied diet of high-quality flakes, algae pellets, and frozen or live foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.
Keep with other peaceful, small fish like Corydoras catfish, mollies, platies, or tetras.