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Name
Scientific name
Microrasbora rubescens
Described by
Authority Annandale, Year 1918
Family
Cyprinidae
Summary
The red dwarf 'rasbora', Microrasbora rubescens, is a small cyprinid endemic to Lake Inle and its watershed in Shan State, eastern Myanmar.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
30mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 20–24°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
3–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Myanmar
Supporting text
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
Endemic to the isolated mountain lake of Inlé and surrounding watershed in Shan State, eastern Myanmar. Type locality is 'Shan States, Lake Inle and Heca plain…
Habitat
Lake Inlé lies in a karstic valley almost 900m above sea level in the Shan Plateau region and is home to many endemic animals including nine species of fish an…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of 60 ∗ 30 cm24 ∗ 12 in 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
Not written yet
Diet
Likely to feed on small invertebrates and other zooplankton in nature. Newly-imported specimens are often in poor condition and can be difficult to acclimatise…
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
Like many small cyprinids this species scatters eggs randomly, typically among aquatic vegetation, and does not exhibit parental care. If the fish are in good …
Notes
This species may be seen on sale under various trade names including 'red-line dwarf rasbora', 'emerald dwarf rasbora', or 'red dwarf rasbora'. A similar-looki…
References
References
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