Blackline Rasbora (Rasbora borapetensis)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–26 °C

pH

6.5–7

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

7.5–11 cm

Tanque mínimo

145 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful and energetic; shy only when kept too few

Origen

Mekong basin, SE Asia

Descripción de la especie

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.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Clear streams and rivers over gravel

Corriente

Moderate, well-oxygenated current

Oxígeno disuelto

Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine gravel and sand

Decoración dura

Water-worn stones and driftwood

Plantas

Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Shoaling; 8–10+ for constant motion and confidence

Dieta

Omnivore; accepts everything small enough

Compañeros recomendados

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

Evitar con

• Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

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