Red Rasbora
Microrasbora
Rubescens
Max. size5cm / 2 inches
pH range5-6
dH range5-19
Temperature range24-26C/25-80°F
CareEasy - Moderate
Common names- Red Rasbora, Harlequin
Fish
The Dwarf Red Rasbora originates from
Thailand and is a favourite amongst aquarists with its distinctive black triangle that starts at the dorsal fin and
continues to the caudal fin. It is sometimes confused with the Lamb Chop Rasbora which has similar
markings. They are a hardy fish that is easy to look after. A shoal of these fish will brighten up any
aquarium.
Red Rasbora prefer a well planted tank with open space at the top of the tank
where they can swim around and fairly dense vegetation lower down where they can hide. They should
always be kept in shoals as individual fish or small numbers of them will become
distressed.
When adding Red Rasbora to the tank
always ensure that the nitrogen cycle is well established as they do not cope with peaks in ammonia or
nitrites.
Red Rasbora will accept smaller fish food
including flakes, frozen, freeze dried and live foods.
The Red Rasbora males have a slender body
compared to the plumper females. Breeding takes place in the vegetation and good spawning plants are essential for
breeding. They spawn during the day and should be removed from the aquarium when the finished laying their eggs.
Dwarf
Red Rasbora are not that prone to eat
their own eggs but will do so if left for a long time period in the breeding aquarium. Obviously if eggs or
fry are left in an open aquarium then they will be eaten by other fish.
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