The chief short snapper lives 5-6 years. The average adult chief short snapper is 8 to 10 cm in length. The upper and lower ends of the caudal fin of the chief short snapper are forked, each extending a part of the fin edge, in the shape of a piano tail. There are nearly 10 spines at the end of the dorsal fin. When fully extended, it is extremely beautiful and majestic, like the feather crest worn by an Indian chief.

The artificial breeding of the chief bream is relatively easy, because the chief bream is in When they live in the wild, they like to live in the thick remnant rainforest, so they should pay attention to adding black water to treat the water quality when raising them. Chief short bream can choose suitable varieties for polyculture, but it is not recommended to mix them during the breeding season.

The number of water changes in a month is 2-3 times, and one-third of the old water can be replaced each time. If the whole tank is changed, it is recommended to change the water every three months. Don't change the water for it because it is easy to maintain and does not need to change the water frequently.