Edit Microrasbora cf. rubescens
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Name
Scientific name
Microrasbora cf. rubescens
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Flame Red 'Rasbora'
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
The flame red 'rasbora', Microrasbora cf. rubescens, is a small cyprinid from Shan State in eastern Myanmar. Possibly an undescribed specie…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
40mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar, Salween
Writing
Etymology
Microrasbora: from the Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós), meaning 'small', and the generic name Rasbora, in allusion to the small size of this genus and its superf…
Distribution
This fish is collected alongside Danio margaritatus which was initially thought restricted to a single locality around 1,040 m AMSL near the town of Hopong in …
Habitat
The type locality of Danio margaritatus is an area of permanently-flooded grassland formed by the damming of a spring for agricultural purposes. The water is o…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are recommended.
Maintenance
Best maintained in a densely-planted tank and is an excellent choice for the carefully-aquascaped set-up. Filtration should be relatively gentle, while the add…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C pH: 6.5 – 7.5; a value of 7.3 was recorded at the habitat near Hopong. Hardness: The water in northern Myanmar is typically soft so aim…
Diet
Likely to feed on small invertebrates, algae and other zooplankton in nature. Newly-imported specimens are often in poor condition and can be difficult to accl…
Behaviour and compatibility
Likely to be intimidated or outcompeted for food by larger or more boisterous tankmates, although the presence of similarly-sized, surface-dwelling species see…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are usually deeper-bodied and noticeably larger than the more compact, intensely-coloured males.
Reproduction
Possibly unrecorded but recommendations for M. rubescens are as follows: Like many small cyprinids this species scatters eggs randomly, typically among aquatic…
Notes
This is possibly an undescribed species and has been marketed as 'Asian Cardinal Rasbora', M. sp. 'rose blue line' or M. 'thuzari' in the ornamental trade. It …
References
References
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