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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