Introduction
The dorsal surface of this greeny brown fish shades to silver below a striking red line.This red line runs from the snout, over the eye, and to the rear edge of the caudal peduncle.It is emphasized by a narrow blue-black line below it.Males have a flat ventral surface and the female is more rounded.The sac containing the internal organs is visible.
Common Name
Red-Striped Rasbora, Rasbora pauciperforata.
Species
Rasbora pauciperforata.
Habitat
Streams and rivers in Sumatra and Malaysia
Maximum Size
About 2.2"/5.5cm.
Minimum Tank Size
About 15 gallons.
Diet
It is omnivorous.They almost every tropical food but, like every fish, they benefit greatly from frozen, and especially live, foods. Daily meals of small live and frozen fare such as Daphnia, Artemia and suchlike will result in the best colouration and encourage the fish to come into breeding condition.
Water Temperature
75 - 82.4°F/24 - 28°C
pH
6.8-7.0.
Remark
These active fish appreciates a well planted aquarium with space for schooling.Spawning is possible after natural pairing.
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