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
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–26 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 2–12 |
| KH | 2–8 |
| 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).