Zebra dogs can be bred when their heads grow to three years old. There is currently only one way to distinguish male and female zebra doghead fish, and that is to look at its belly during the breeding season. The bulging belly is a female fish, and the slim one is a male fish.

The aquarium for raising zebra dog heads is best over 40 cm. Because zebra dog heads are relatively large, the aquarium is best at 40 cm. it's the best. However, the zebra doghead is a ferocious fish after all, so it is generally kept alone.