In a home aquarium, the fish need excellent water-flow and aeration as well as rocky hiding places.

Lighting should be bright to encourage algal growth in the aquarium but plants are unnecessary.

[1] An aquarium with base dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 cm is large enough to house a group.

A tight lid is important because the species can climb glass.

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