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− | = | + | |origin=:A blackwater species native to Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo. |
− | :A blackwater species native to Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo. | + | |sexing=:Mature females may be larger with a rounded belly. |
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== Breeding == | == Breeding == | ||
:Unlike most Cyprinids, which are "egg scatterers", members of the ''Trigonostigma'' genus attach their eggs to the underside of broad leaves. Spawning in home aquaria is unlikely as this species requires pristine, acidic, and very soft water for successful breeding. For more information see: [[Breeding Trigonostigma]]. | :Unlike most Cyprinids, which are "egg scatterers", members of the ''Trigonostigma'' genus attach their eggs to the underside of broad leaves. Spawning in home aquaria is unlikely as this species requires pristine, acidic, and very soft water for successful breeding. For more information see: [[Breeding Trigonostigma]]. | ||
− | + | |tank_compatibility=:A shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of at least 8, but thrive in larger groups. Due to their active nature it's best to keep this species in a tank at least 24" (60 cm) in length. Keep with other small, peaceful species such as other [[:Category:Rasboras|Rasboras]], [[:Category:Corydoras|Corydoras]], peaceful [[:Category:Dwarf Cichlid|Dwarf Cichlids]], and small [[:Category:Gourami|Gouramis]]. Avoid anything large enough to swallow these fish, or hyper-active species such as [[Brachydanio rerio|Zebra Danios]] which may spook them. | |
− | + | |diet=:Like many other ''Rasborinae'' these fish are not picky eaters, and greedily accept any food given. These fish do have small mouths however, so choose appropriately small live, frozen and prepared foods. Crumbled flake, micro pellets, and supplements of [[cyclops]], [[daphnia]], gut-loaded [[brine shrimp]], and small [[mosquito larva]]e are good choices. | |
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− | :A shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of at least 8, but thrive in larger groups. Due to their active nature it's best to keep this species in a tank at least 24" (60 cm) in length. Keep with other small, peaceful species such as other [[:Category:Rasboras|Rasboras]], [[:Category:Corydoras|Corydoras]], peaceful [[:Category:Dwarf Cichlid|Dwarf Cichlids]], and small [[:Category:Gourami|Gouramis]]. Avoid anything large enough to swallow these fish, or hyper-active species such as [[Brachydanio rerio|Zebra Danios]] which may spook them. | + | |environment_specifics=:Provide a well planted tank with shaded spots to give this species a sense of security. Dark substrates, and subdued lighting provide the most natural environment. Tolerant of a variety of water parameters as long as water quality is maintained, but requires soft, acidic water to breed. |
− | + | |behaviour=:Active, peaceful, but less brazen than larger Rasboras. | |
− | + | |identification=:Smaller, but with a similar body shape to ''[[Trigonostigma heteromorpha]]'' these are distinguished by a more translucent body, much slimmer "porkchop", and slender brilliant orange line along the lateral. | |
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− | :Like many other ''Rasborinae'' these fish are not picky eaters, and greedily accept any food given. These fish do have small mouths however, so choose appropriately small live, frozen and prepared foods. Crumbled flake, micro pellets, and supplements of [[cyclops]], [[daphnia]], gut-loaded [[brine shrimp]], and small [[mosquito larva]]e are good choices. | ||
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− | :Provide a well planted tank with shaded spots to give this species a sense of security. Dark substrates, and subdued lighting provide the most natural environment. Tolerant of a variety of water parameters as long as water quality is maintained, but requires soft, acidic water to breed. | ||
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− | :Smaller, but with a similar body shape to ''[[Trigonostigma heteromorpha]]'' these are distinguished by a more translucent body, much slimmer "porkchop", and slender brilliant orange line along the lateral. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Rasboras, Shoaling Community Fish | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Rasboras, Shoaling Community Fish |