Purple Harlequin Rasbora Care Guide
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 5 cm / 2"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small insects, crustaceans, worms, zooplankton and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful rasboras, small tetras, danios, Corydoras, kuhli loaches and small non-aggressive dwarf shrimp.
Good to Know
The Purple Harlequin Rasbora is a selectively bred colour form of Trigonostigma heteromorpha, a species whose distinctive triangular flank patch inspired its harlequin name.
Gender Differences
Females are generally deeper-bodied with a fuller abdomen, while males are slimmer and often show a more sharply defined black triangular marking.
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