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.
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






