Trigonostigma heteromorpha
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| Harlequin Rasbora | |
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| Harlequin Rasbora | |
| Species | Trigonostigma heteromorpha |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L) |
| Size | 3.81 cm
1-1.5 " (2.5-3.8cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Harlequin Rasbora, Red Rasbora
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Rasbora heteromorpha
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more brightly coloured. Females have rounder bodies. Male has a more acute angle on its wedge of colour on its flanks.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with predatory fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including flake and pellets as well as occasional live foods such as brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- The Harlequin Rasbora does best with large open swimming space, as well as some planting. A mature tank with good filtration but not too strong a current is preferred.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful mid-swimming shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- This fish has a distinctive black "wedge" shape on its flanks with red/orange around the head and in the fins. Also a gold form is occasionally available. Trigonostigma espei is very similar except the wedge is much narrower.
[edit] Pictures
 Harlequin Rasboras |
 Harlequin Rasboras |
 Harlequin Rasbora |
[edit] External links
- Fishbase
- Badmans Tropical Fish
- PFK article on the Harlequin rasbora
Facts about Trigonostigma heteromorpha
| Availability | Common |
| Common name | Harlequin Rasbora , and Red Rasbora |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cyprinidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.5 in (3.81 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.2 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 12 US Gallon (45.425 liters, 45,424.941 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.928 K (22.778 °C, 73 °F, 532.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Trigonostigma heteromorpha, and Rasbora heteromorpha |
