The Rasbora Trilineata, commonly known as Scissortail Rasbora, is a tropical freshwater aquarium fish from the Rasbora family. The Scissortail Rasbora is native to slow flowing rivers and swamps in Southeast Asia. The Scissortail originates from the lower part of the Mekong River Basin that is bordered by Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. They have also …
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The Emerald Eye Rasbora (Rasbora dorsiocellata) also known as Eyespot Rasbora, is a delight to watch. As its name suggests, this fish is like the crowning jewel of an aquarium. Their main color is silver and they hold a hue of blush pink near their center. Sometimes, if the light reflects off them just right …
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Dwarf Rasbora are small shoaling fish that are native to slow-moving blackwater environments in Southeast Asia. These timid fish are best suited to a species-specific aquarium, since they can be easily stressed when living with other incompatible species. If they are to be placed with other species, tank mates should be selected with caution. Other …
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Harlequin Rasboras have very distinctive markings that make them easily identifiable from other Rasbora species. Harlequin Rasboras have a round shape to their bodies with short fins. They have a silvery sheen to their bodies that seem to have an orangish shine emanating from its core. Harlequin Rasbora male and females have a black triangle shape that extends vertically from their dorsal fin to their caudal fin. The tip of the black triangle ends at the tail of the Harlequin Rasbora.
The Brilliant Rasbora (Rasbora Einthovenii) is a small, hardy fish that is considered one of the best fish for beginner aquarists or those with small to medium tanks. This fish is a schooling and shoaling fish that cohabitates peacefully their own kind as well as in community tanks. The Brilliant Rasbora is just one of …
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The Lambchop Rasbora is a small, colourful fish that is highly recommended for beginner aquarists. One of over 100 species of Rasbora, the Lambchop Rasbora is known for the distinct black markings on its tails. These little but active fish are a shoaling species that can make a beautiful addition to a community tank. The …
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The neon green rasbora (Microdevario kubotai), also known as kubotai rasbora, or green rasbora is a cyprinid native to southeast Asian rivers and streams with vivid, eccentric green and yellow colors. These striking little bright green fish may be challenging to find as most neon green rasboras on the market are wild-caught, making these little fish an attractive addition to any fishkeeper’s aquarium. Once stable and well-conditioned, these little fish are easy to take care of and stand out from the crowd in a well-set environment.
The Exclamation Point Rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides), also known as the least rasbora or sparrow rasbora, is a type of Rasbora fish native to southeast Asia and produce electric red-orange hues in a dark-water aquascape. These peaceful shoaling fish are an excellent addition for a well-researched tank as they are easy to care for and display …
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Emerald Dwarf Rasboras are a shoaling fish that thrives in a group rather than being a solitary fish. The minimum size tank that Emerald Dwarf Rasboras require is a 10 gallon. A 10 gallon tank can house up to 6 Emerald Dwarf Rasboras. They tend to fare better in a 20 gallon size tank so that a larger group can be kept together. They are a busy little fish, and the more Emerald Dwarf Rasboras that are housed together, the more active they will become in displaying all their natural behaviors.
Neon Blue Rasbora (Sundadanio Axelrodi) is also known as Blue Axelrodi Rasbora, and they are a small freshwater aquarium fish. These fish only reach 1 inch (2.5cm) in size, so they are well-suited for nano tanks. Compared to other popular fish in the aquarium hobby, Neon Blue Rasbora are quite rare. These fish have amazing colors of blue, green, and red. The top half of their body is a shade of bright iridescent blue. The mid-lower part of their body is usually a reddish-copper color, and the rest of their body is quite transparent and clear.
