Rasboras
Rasbora are lively fish that like to swim in groups. Most of them are very hardy and a good choice for beginners. They are peaceful toward other fish.General Care of Rasboras
What are Rasboras? Rasboras are members of the Cyprinidae family
which includes barbs, danios, white clouds, and red tail sharks, carps and many
other fish. They are native to Southeast Asia, where some of them
inhabit quick moving streams. There are about 70 species in the genus
Rasbora.
Housing: They are strong swimmers. Provide open space for
swimming with bushy plants in the back. They do not harm live plants so
you can use live or plastic plants. Crytocaryne plants are a good choice
as they are found in rasboras natural habitat. In their natural environment many
come from soft, slightly acid water. In an aquarium they are
tolerant of most aquarium conditions as long as the water is well
filtered and partial water changes are conducted regularly.
(Temperature: 72-80) (pH is 6.0-7.5)
Tankmates: Keep them with other peaceful fish of similar size. Some good tank mates may include tetras, mollies, moons, white clouds, other rasboras, cherry barbs, corydoras catfish. They can be timid and should not be mixed with nippy tankmates.
Feeding: They will accept a variety of foods, Feed flakes
and frozen foods. Feed a couple of times a day.
Longevity: 2-5 years
| Some Rasboras at Elmer's: Here are some rasboras you may see at Elmer's Aquarium. Pictures were taken at our store. They are listed in order of popularity at our store: | |
| Harlequin Rasbora (Rasbora heteromorpha) grows to 2" a peaceful and hardy fish; They are small red fish with a black triangle. Male is slimmer. Best kept in schools in well planted tanks. Suitable for tanks 10 gallon or more. A great beginners fish. They are always out front and never aggressive toward any fish. Prefers a pH. of 6.0-6.5. |
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Brilliant Rasbora (Rasbora borapetensis) grows to 2.5" Active colorful and hardy, best kept in groups. Also called the Redtail Rasbora. |
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Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbora trileneata) grow to 3" Active and hardy. A good community fish. Tail fins flash like scissors when they move. |
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| Galaxy Rasbora (Celeshtchys margariatus) grows to 1" A recently discoverd rasbora. Very colorful. . Tolerant of cooler water. (temperature 68-74). Suitable for smaller well planted tanks. Must have very peaceful tankmates. Males are more colorful. Also called the Celestial Pearl Danio. |
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| Elegant Rasbora (Rasbora elegans) grows to 5" Active, peaceful and hardy. Best kept in groups |
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