Lambchop rasbora
Trigonostigma espei · Danionidae
Also known as Espei rasbora
Beginner
Slimmer and more copper than a harlequin, with a chop-shaped black mark.
In short: A lambchop rasbora needs at least 60 L (16 US gal), water at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) and pH 5.5–7.2. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 8 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
- Minimum tank
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 5.5–7.2
- 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
- 5.5–7.2
- Hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–6 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — micro pellets, flake, frozen daphnia.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Thailand and Cambodia
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Blackwater peat swamps
- Natural conditions
- Soft acidic water, planted, gentle flow.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 8 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- CorydorasHoney gouramiCherry shrimp
- Avoid
- Large cichlidsFin nippers
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are slimmer with a sharper marking.
- Notes
- Lays eggs on the underside of broad leaves.
- Common ailments
- IchFin rot
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