Rasboras
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: Thailand (Narathiwat southwards) to Sumatra, Indonesia.
Scientific Name: Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Common Name: Harlequin Rasbora
Size: 1.5"
Preferred pH range: 6.8 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Inhabits forest streams. Found in primary peat swamps in larger than 100 fish. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Eggs spawned at the underside of broad leaves and similar structures. Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals
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Harlequin
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: Basins of Chao Phraya/Mekong Rivers, Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra
Scientific Name: Rasbora trilineata
Common Name: Scissor Tail Rasbora
Size: 4"
Preferred pH range: 6.8 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: Feeds mostly on small invertebrates in the wild. In the aquarium, it will take small live foods as well as prepared aquarium fare
Family: Cyprinidae
Origins: Asia: Thailand, Indonesia.
Scientific Name: Rasbora borapetensis
Common Name: Brilliant Rasbora
Size: 2"
Preferred pH range: 6.8 - 7.2
Temperature Range: 74-78 F
Temperment: Community / Peaceful
Comments: These fish are popular because most are excellent community fish and very hardy. They are active, like to swim in groups, and inhabit the upper water layers.
Scissortail
Brilliant
Rasboras are small, peaceful schooling fish that are well suited for the smaller planted community aquarium. These colorful, hardy fish fare best in groups of six or more fish of the same species. Rasboras are members of the Cyprinidae family, which are referred to as Carp-like fishes. Found over a large area ranging from East Africa, through Asia and Australia, Rasboras prefer soft water and neutral pH. Floating plants and a covered aquarium will deter these fish from leaping out of the aquarium. Rasboras are rewarding fish when maintained in the planted community aquarium, displaying beautiful colors and unique color patterns.
