Harlequin Rasbora
The Harlequin Rasbora is an extremely small fish. However, don't let this discourage you. They are the perfect fit for a small tetra community aquarium and their energetic nature keeps the aquarium full of life. The bronze coloration and triangular shape has made them a popular pet in the fish keeping hobby. This fish can often be confused with the Glowlight Rasbora.
Profile
Difficulty: Easy
Origin: Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and southern Thailand
Size: 1.75 in (5 cm)
Tanks Size: 37L (10 gallon)
Temp: 22°C - 28°C (73-82.4°F)
pH: 5-7.5
Hardness: 0-15dH
Food: flakes, brine shrimp, frozen/freeze-dried/live foods, vegetables
Schooling: 8 or more
Lifespan: 5-6 years
Breeding
- Hard to tell the sex but females are plumper
- Also extremely hard to breed
- Water hardness should be between 1.5-2.5dH with soft acidic water (pH 6)
- The temperature should be 28C (82.4F)
- Lays eggs on underside of a broad leaf
- Spawning might take several days until mating actually occurs
- Up to 300 eggs can be laid but the usual amount is 80-100
- Once the eggs are fertilized remove the parents as they will consume their offspring
- After parents are removed lower the water level to 10-15 cm (4-6 in) unless this will place eggs above the water line.
- The eggs hatch 18-36 hours after being dispersed and will swim 3-5 days after.
- Fry are 3-4 mm long and must fed infusoria.
- A week or two after they start feeding on the infusoria they should be able to feed on brine shrimp.
- Fry grow quick and will resemble parents 8-10 weeks after birth.
Profile
Difficulty: Easy
Origin: Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and southern Thailand
Size: 1.75 in (5 cm)
Tanks Size: 37L (10 gallon)
Temp: 22°C - 28°C (73-82.4°F)
pH: 5-7.5
Hardness: 0-15dH
Food: flakes, brine shrimp, frozen/freeze-dried/live foods, vegetables
Schooling: 8 or more
Lifespan: 5-6 years
Breeding
- Hard to tell the sex but females are plumper
- Also extremely hard to breed
- Water hardness should be between 1.5-2.5dH with soft acidic water (pH 6)
- The temperature should be 28C (82.4F)
- Lays eggs on underside of a broad leaf
- Spawning might take several days until mating actually occurs
- Up to 300 eggs can be laid but the usual amount is 80-100
- Once the eggs are fertilized remove the parents as they will consume their offspring
- After parents are removed lower the water level to 10-15 cm (4-6 in) unless this will place eggs above the water line.
- The eggs hatch 18-36 hours after being dispersed and will swim 3-5 days after.
- Fry are 3-4 mm long and must fed infusoria.
- A week or two after they start feeding on the infusoria they should be able to feed on brine shrimp.
- Fry grow quick and will resemble parents 8-10 weeks after birth.