Scientific Name: Rasbora trilineata
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Approximate purchase size : 5 - 7cm
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How easy are they to care for?
We would class these as an easy level of care
How large can they grow?
8cm
Where in the world are they from?
Native to the lower Mekong River in Laos
What is the ideal number to keep together?
Should be kept in groups of 6 or more
What water conditions do they require?
Will accept a pH range of 5.0 to 8.0 depending on origin locality of the specimen. Temperatures can range from 22 - 26 degree Celsius.
What should you feed them?
Will happily feed on a range of flake, frozen and live foods.
How compatible are they with other fish?
A very peaceful fish, ideal for the slightly larger community aquarium
Can they be bred in captivity?
One of the easier rasbora species to breed, an egg scatterer by nature. Provide a densley planted aquarium and when mature spawning will occur naturally.