Silver rasbora
Rasbora argyrotaenia
FishFreshwater
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–26 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 2–10 |
| KH | 2–8 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank80 L
Min. group6
Adult size10 cm
Lifespan5 ans
TemperamentPaisible
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.