Silver Rasbora (Rasbora argyrotaenia)

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Silver Rasbora

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Silver Rasbora

Rasbora argyrotaenia

208 Litres (55 US G.)

10-14 cm (3.9-5.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.0

24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

5-10 °d

1:2 M:F

4-8 years

Family

Cyprinidae





Additional names

Silver Rasbora

Additional scientific names

Leuciscus argyrotaenia, Rasbora agyrotaenia, Rasbora argyrotaenia everetti, Rasbora everetti, Rasbora vaillanti, Rasbora vaillantii


Origin

Widespread throughout Mekong, Chao Phraya and Mae Khlong basins, Malay Peninsula to Borneo, Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.[1].


Sexing

Females are slightly larger and have rounder bellies. Males are smaller.

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References

  1. Fishbase (Mirrors: Icons-flag-us.png) Distribution

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