Hey fluff! Glad to see you were able to pick up a few of these cuties. They really are awesome little fish despite their rare appearance. As far as mine go, I've been seeing a lot more of them now that frogbit is slowly taking over their tank. Not sure if it's the reduction of surface light, the abundance of cover, or a combination of the two, but they are now makin the occasional appearance outside of feeding time. I remember reading that they are closely associated with masses of floating vegetation in their natural habitat, which explains their affinity for densely planted areas where their black stripes and spots act as excellent camoflage. Overall, I have found them to be extremely hardy and easy feeders with big expressive eyes and endearingly twitchy moustaches. As far as your setup goes, I'd suggest putting in more cover for them to hide in and reducing surface light with some floating plants. Given that these fish are almost certainly of wild origin, taking some extra care to replicate their natural water parameters would also likely go a long way towards making them feel comfortable, though they will probably always remain relatively shy.
