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They will strip most live plants, so use wood, rockwork and tough species such as Anubias or Java Fern. Subdued lighting and a tight lid help, as they jump when startled. Males have a longer anal fin with a red tinge; they are group spawners, scattering up to 2,000 eggs. 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