Dr1_veR
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Common Name: Harlequin Rasbora
Scientific Name: Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Maximum Size: 2 in (5 cm)
Sociability: Swims in all levels of the tank
Minimum Tank Size: I have 4 in a 17L (4.5 Gal) tank and they seem perfectly happy. Of course they would prefer a bigger size tank and is more happy in shoals of 6-10
pH: 6.0-6.5, recommended for breeding. Mine are currently in 7.5 and are happy enough.
Temperature: 72-79 F (22-26 C)
Sexing: The black region on males is slightly extended and rounded at the bottom. Females have a straight edge to the black portion.
Care: A very Hardy fish I've found. A well planted tank is a must. Mine like to have plants and rocks to hide behind.
Feeding: Omnivorous, They like flake, granular food and micro-pellets. They love frozen foods such as Bloodworms.
Breeding: Keep the pH soft. Fairly Difficult to breed from what I've read. Remove parents after spawning, eggs hatch in 24 hours.
Comments: They get on well with Angelfish, Tetras, Catfish, Danios, Gouramis and other community livebearers. Again worth getting a few to keep them happy. Good filtration is a must and plants.
Scientific Name: Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Maximum Size: 2 in (5 cm)
Sociability: Swims in all levels of the tank
Minimum Tank Size: I have 4 in a 17L (4.5 Gal) tank and they seem perfectly happy. Of course they would prefer a bigger size tank and is more happy in shoals of 6-10
pH: 6.0-6.5, recommended for breeding. Mine are currently in 7.5 and are happy enough.
Temperature: 72-79 F (22-26 C)
Sexing: The black region on males is slightly extended and rounded at the bottom. Females have a straight edge to the black portion.
Care: A very Hardy fish I've found. A well planted tank is a must. Mine like to have plants and rocks to hide behind.
Feeding: Omnivorous, They like flake, granular food and micro-pellets. They love frozen foods such as Bloodworms.
Breeding: Keep the pH soft. Fairly Difficult to breed from what I've read. Remove parents after spawning, eggs hatch in 24 hours.
Comments: They get on well with Angelfish, Tetras, Catfish, Danios, Gouramis and other community livebearers. Again worth getting a few to keep them happy. Good filtration is a must and plants.
