Family: Cyprinidae
Rasbora einthovenii — a Cyprinidae from Southeast Asia, peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few. Reaches 7.5–11 cm; shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence. 22–26 °C.
Rasbora einthovenii, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few and omnivore; accepts everything small enough, it grows to 7.5–11 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–26 °C range. Other Rasbora species in our database include Rasbora borapetensis, Rasbora caudimaculata, Rasbora dandia.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few. Shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence.
Hold 22–26 °C and keep it stable — 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 7.5–11 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 145 litres.
Omnivore; accepts everything small enough. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few. Recommended tankmates: Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss. Avoid Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.
Its home waters are Southeast Asia — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: spawns at dawn over fine plants; eggs fall to the bottom. Males often slimmer and more colourful.