Family: Cyprinidae
Rasbora sumatrana — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9.8–14.3 cm; keep at 23–25 °C.
Rasbora sumatrana is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 9.8–14.3 cm of adult fish at 23–25 °C. Related profiles: Rasbora borapetensis, Rasbora caudimaculata, Rasbora einthovenii.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 23–25 °C and keep it stable — 23–25 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 9.8–14.3 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 245 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from 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.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.