Harlequin Rasbora

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The harlequin rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae. The harlequin rasbora is a fish that has an approximately lozenge-shaped body, whose basal colour from the head to the caudal peduncle is an orange-pink, the exact hue varying depending upon such factors as water conditions and the original population from which the fish was obtained.The harlequin rasbora is a shoaling fish, and should be kept in a group comprising a minimum of six individuals, though shoals of larger numbers are preferable not only from the standpoint of the well-being of the fish, but from an aesthetic standpoint.

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Description

The harlequin rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae. The harlequin rasbora is a fish that has an approximately lozenge-shaped body, whose basal colour from the head to the caudal peduncle is an orange-pink, the exact hue varying depending upon such factors as water conditions and the original population from which the fish was obtained.The harlequin rasbora is a shoaling fish,and should be kept in a group comprising a minimum of six individuals, though shoals of larger numbers are preferable not only from the standpoint of the well-being of the fish, but from an aesthetic standpoint.

 

Scientific name                   :           Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Common names                :            Red rasbora

Place of Origin                   :            Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Thailand

Size                                          :            1.75 inches

Life expectancy                 :            6 years

Diet                                         :             Omnivore

Temperament                    :             Peaceful

MiniMinimum tank size   :            10 gallons

Temperature                       :             73°F  to 82°F (23°C to 28 °C)

pH                                            :             6.0 – 7.5

Hardness                             :             Up to 12 dkH

Care level                             :             Easy

Breeding                               :             Egg layer