Blackline Rasbora (Rasbora borapetensis)

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur

22–26 °C

pH

6.5–7

GH-Härte

5–15 dGH

Größe ausgewachsen

7.5–11 cm

Mindestaquarium

145 L

Schwimmebene

Bottom-dwelling

Schwierigkeit

Mittel

Charakter

Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few

Herkunft

Mekong basin, SE Asia

Artübersicht

From the waters of Mekong basin, SE Asia comes Rasbora borapetensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae. A restless micropredator of the surface film, evolved for open, sunlit water. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 7.5–11 cm. Shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence. Generous swimming room, a big school and clean water cover nearly all of its care. Maintain 22–26 °C at pH 6.5–7. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum

Clear streams and rivers over gravel

Strömung

Moderate, well-oxygenated current

Gelöster Sauerstoff

Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat

Fine gravel and sand

Harte Dekoration

Water-worn stones and driftwood

Pflanzen

Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten

Shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence

Fütterung

Omnivore; accepts everything small enough

Empfohlene Mitbewohner

• Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school

Nicht vergesellschaften mit

• Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Fortpflanzungsart

Spawns at dawn over fine plants; eggs fall to the bottom