Einthoven's rasbora

Rasbora einthovenii

FishFreshwater

Einthoven's rasbora is a cyprinid from Southeast Asia. It reaches up to 6 cm and has a silvery body with a dark lateral line. It is a very active schooling fish. It prefers soft, acidic water with plenty of vegetation. In the aquarium, it is easy to keep and breeds in open water.

Recommended parameters

ParameterRecommended range
Temperature22–26
pH6–7.5
GH2–12
KH2–8
NO₃≤ 20
PO₄≤ 0.5

Care

Difficulty1/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank60 L
Min. group6
Adult size6 cm
Lifespan4 ans
Temperamentpeaceful

Care notes

Keep a group of at least 6 in a tank of 60L minimum. Soft, acidic water, moderate filtration, floating plants. Feed with fine foods (flakes, micro-pellets, brine shrimp).