Hengel's rasbora
Trigonostigma hengeli · Danionidae
Also known as Hengel's rasbora
Intermediate
Slimmer than a harlequin with a neon orange stripe over the black wedge.
In short: A Hengel's rasbora needs at least 60 L (16 US gal), water at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) and pH 5.5–7. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 8 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
- Minimum tank
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 5.5–7
- Adult size
- 3 cm (1.2 in)
- Group size
- 8+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 5.5–7
- Hardness
- 1–10 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — micro pellets, flake, frozen daphnia.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Sumatra and Borneo
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Peat swamp blackwater
- Natural conditions
- Soft acidic tannin-stained water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 8 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- Chili rasboraCorydorasSparkling gourami
- Avoid
- Hard water tanksLarge fish
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Advanced
- Sexing
- Males are slimmer and brighter.
- Notes
- Spawns under leaves in very soft water.
- Common ailments
- IchNitrate sensitivity
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