A rare gem best kept as a group in a well-furnished softwater aquarium
Overview
Synonyms
None
Distribution
Sumatra and southern Borneo
Maximum Size
4.5cm (1.8")
Temperature
24-27°C
Water Parameters
Soft, acidic conditions are essential (peat filtration suggested). pH: 4.0-6.5, dH: up to 8 degrees.
Compatibility
Community
Lighting
Medium
Sexual Dimorphism
Mature females are likely to appear fuller bodied.
Feeding
Flake, granules and frozen foods
Description
Care
Double Orange Spot Torpedo 'Rasbora' is a peaceful shoaling species that should be maintained in groups of 6 or more. In the wild, this species inhabits small forest streams and peat swamps. A heavily planted tank would be ideal to showcase this species; their colours intensify when settled into a well-planted blackwater environment. These fish will occupy the mid to upper areas of the aquarium. Tankmates should be of similar size and temperament. Although not always immediately apparent in the confines of the dealer's tanks, these elongated fish display a beautiful orange area top and bottom of the caudal peduncle when settled, hence the common name. P. korthausae was exported in small numbers during 2010 but is now readily available in larger numbers from many Singapore-based suppliers. Also known as the "Mini Whale Rasbora".
Feeding
Small frozen foods such as bloodworm, white mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, cyclops, and daphnia; also flake/crisps and small sinking pellets/granules.
Breeding
This species has not been bred in the home aquarium.
Where can I buy these aquarium fish or invertebrates?
If you like this species and would like to find out more, we have an enormous range of aquarium fish and invertebrates available to buy in all of our stores across the UK (including freshwater tropical and marine fish).
However, please note that this species may not be available in your chosen store, even if the store specialises in this particular species. This is due to seasonality and stock availability from store-to-store. Please check with your local store about availability of specific species to purchase before making a journey.
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