Brilliant Rasbora Care Guide
Rasbora einthovenii
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Bioload Score
3000
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 9 cm / 3.54"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 5.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small aquatic invertebrates, tiny crustaceans, zooplankton and algae-rich plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful danios, smaller barbs, other rasboras, peaceful tetras, kuhli loaches and small Corydoras.
Good to Know
The Brilliant Rasbora takes its common name from the vivid iridescent blue stripe that flashes along its flanks.
Gender Differences
Females are usually deeper-bodied and fuller through the abdomen, while males are slimmer and often show stronger colouration.
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