Striped Rasbora (Rasbora dandia)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–26 °C

pH

6.2–7

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

7.4–10.9 cm

Tanque mínimo

143 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins

Descripción de la especie

Rasbora dandia 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 7.4–10.9 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Rasbora species in our database include Rasbora borapetensis, Rasbora caudimaculata, Rasbora einthovenii.

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; keep in groups of 6 or more

Dieta

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter

Compañeros recomendados

• Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs

Evitar con

• Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

Egg-scatterer; no parental care

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