Espei Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de la cuenca del Mekong en el sudeste asiático (Tailandia y Camboya). Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
23–28 °C
pH
6–6.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
1.8–2.5 cm
Tanque mínimo
25 L
Capa de nado
Mid-water swimmer; keep 8+
Dificultad
Fácil
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
东南亚湄公河流域（泰国、柬埔寨）

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species: Trigonostigma espei lives mid-water swimmer; keep 8+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 1.8–2.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Trigonostigma species we profile, alongside Trigonostigma heteromorpha, Trigonostigma hengeli, Trigonostigma somphongsi.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto
Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Keep 8+; larger groups settle better
Dieta
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Espei Rasbora?

Fácil de cuidar. Peaceful; Keep 8+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Espei Rasbora?

23–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–6.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Espei Rasbora y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 1.8–2.5 cm; es mid-water swimmer; keep 8+. Acuario mínimo de 25 L.

¿Qué come Espei Rasbora?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Espei Rasbora con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Espei Rasbora?

Su hábitat natural es 东南亚湄公河流域（泰国、柬埔寨）, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.

¿Cómo se reproduce Espei Rasbora?

En acuario: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.