Family: Cyprinidae
Rasbora nematotaenia — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.9–11.7 cm; keep at 22–26 °C.
Rasbora nematotaenia of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 7.9–11.7 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Rasbora species in our database include Rasbora borapetensis, Rasbora caudimaculata, Rasbora einthovenii.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 22–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 7.9–11.7 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 164 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.