Silver rasbora
Rasbora argyrotaenia
Family : Cyprinidae
FishFreshwatercyprinids
Small peaceful schooling fish with a slender silver body. Ideal for community aquariums.
Popularity
Community fish
classic in freshwater aquarium
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
Description
Rasbora argyrotaenia is a cyprinid from Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 cm. Its body is silver with a slight golden hue and a dark lateral line. It is an active schooling fish. It reproduces by laying adhesive eggs on plants.
Habitat
Region :
Rivers and streams with moderate current, flooded forest areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–26 °C
pH6–7.5
GH2–10 °dGH
KH2–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
80 L
Min. group
6
Adult size
10 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Temperament
Paisible
Propagation
Ponte sur plantes
Care notes
Easy to keep. Prefers a planted aquarium with open swimming space. Soft to slightly acidic water. Varied diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp. Keep in groups of at least 6.
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