Harlequin Rasbora
Rasbora heteromorpha
Origin: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesian Archipelago.

Temperament: Community fish. Fairly well behaved.

Size: Up to 4.5cm (1.8")

Temperature: 72-79°F or 22-26°C

pH Level: 6.2 to 6.8

Food: Flake food, pellets, plant matter, worms, crustaceans, insects.

Tank Setup: Dense vegetation but with adequate swimming space.

Breeding: Spawning takes amongst plants. Eggs hatch in 26-30 hours, and fry are free-swimming in 3-5 days.

Sexing: Difficult. In the male, the characteristic blue marking is sharply defined, but in the female it is slightly more blurred..

Comments: Best kept in a school of six or more fish.
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