Asian Rummynose Care Guide
Sawbwa resplendens
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 4 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- pH Range
- 7 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 8 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small aquatic invertebrates, zooplankton, algae and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful small cyprinids, rasboras, small danionins, kuhli loaches and similarly mild-mannered bottom-dwelling fish.
Good to Know
Sawbwa resplendens is named after the sawbwa, a hereditary Shan state ruler, and is naturally restricted to Myanmar's famous Lake Inle.
Gender Differences
Males are more vividly red, especially on the head and fins, while females are generally larger-bodied, duller and rounder in the abdomen.
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