Common & Latin Name: Harlequin Rasbora (Rasbora Heteromorpha)
Care level: Easy
Max Size: 5cm
Diet: Omnivore
Temp: 22-26°C
PH: 5-7
Purchase size: 1cm
The Harlequin Rasbora is a peaceful shoaling species from South East Asia. Truly an underrated fish, they make an excellent addition to aquariums with very colourful centrepiece fish and don't tend to cause any trouble.
They are best maintained in an aquarium with soft, acidic water with other species of similar temperament. They should be kept in a shoal of 6 or more individuals, but a larger number will really bring out the best in these fish. The aquarium should be planted with plenty of hiding spots and a wide open swimming space in the centre. To achieve the soft acidic conditions that these fish thrive in, bog wood can be added. along with peat moss. Additional floating plants will diffuse the light a little to make the Harlequins feel more safe.
Tank mates can be anything that is small and peaceful that's able to tolerate the acidic conditions required by the Rasbora. We recommend South American fish such as Corydoras, Tetras, Plecos and dwarf cichlids like Apistogrammas. If a biotope style approach is more desired, there a number of species of barbs as well as other rasboras that will also work well with these fish. Long finned species should be avoided as their fins may be a little too tempting for the rasbora.
Food can be offered in the form of micro pellets as well as fresh or frozen fish foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp.
If you have any questions about keeping this fish, please contact us and a member of our friendly store team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions
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