The Indian Ocean Tengu has bright color and fast swimming. It likes to eat live bait including natural seawater live bait and freshwater live bait. It can also be fed with frozen seafood, frozen Artemia, algae, vegetables and other fiber-rich foods. Plant bait.

Most of the Indian Ocean Tengu live in large groups. Feeds mainly on leafy brown algae. After the baiting process, it can also be adapted to seawater fish dry feed, in the form of flakes or granules. Feeding is based on the principle of small meals and frequent meals, which is also an effective means to maintain the stability of water quality.