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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora cephalotaenia
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Porthole Rasbora
Photograph credits
All 7 credited
Summary
The porthole rasbora, Rasbora cephalotaenia, is a cyprinid from Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and southern Thailand. It inhabits bla…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
22–25°C
Hardness
1–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
It was previously thought restricted to Peninsular Malaysia and the Greater Sunda Islands of Borneo and Sumatra but in 2006 was also collected from a tributary…
Habitat
Inhabits black water streams and rivers associated with ancient forest peat swamps. The water is stained brown due to the release of tannins and other chemical…
Aquarium size
An active species with a group requiring a tank measuring around 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm/~243 litres.
Maintenance
Choice of decor is not as critical as water quality although this species does look particularly effective in a well-planted tank. To see it at its best a biot…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 25 °C pH: Surprisingly adaptable given its natural habitat and is happy within the range 5.0 - 7.5. Hardness: 1 - 12°H
Diet
Probably feeds mostly on invertebrates both aquatic and terrestrial in nature as with similar members of the genus. In the aquarium it's easily-fed but for it …
Behaviour and compatibility
This species makes an ideal addition to a peaceful community of Southeast Asian/Indian species such as other similarly-sized Rasbora, Puntius, botiid loaches a…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are noticeably rounder-bellied and often a little larger than males.
Reproduction
We're not sure if it has been bred in the hobby although it should certainly be possible. Like most cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering spawner that ex…
Notes
This species is not often exported which is a shame as it makes an elegant, peaceful resident of the larger community tank. It can be easily distinguished from…
References
References
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