When the young five-colored hanging grows to about 5.5-6cm, the body shape begins to elongate, the maximum body length is 21.3cm, the maximum body length of the five-color hanging in the aquarium can reach 17cm, the body color is purple-blue, Oval and flat on the side, with a bright white stripe on the cheek between the mouth and eyes. The tail is blue with yellow stripes. There is a yellow stripe below the dorsal fin and above the anal fin. The spines of the dorsal and anal fins are sharp, the rays are not elongated, the pectoral fins are nearly triangular, and the caudal fins are nearly truncate or concave.

The multicolored hanging is a relatively easy-to-raise marine fish, at least in an aquarium of more than 300 liters Before feeding, the water temperature should be controlled between 22-25°C, the pH should be controlled between 8.1-8.4, and the salinity should be controlled within the range of 10.20-1.025. Multicolored hangings mainly feed on filamentous algae. If they are domesticated, they should also be fed animal bait like other fish, but it is necessary to provide enough seaweed and seaweed and other plants. Sexual bait, because it can enhance the immunity of multicolored cranes, it is recommended to feed 3 times a day.