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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora einthovenii
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Brilliant Rasbora
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
The brilliant rasbora, Rasbora einthovenii, is a cyprinid from southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Sumatra. It mo…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
90mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
22–26°C
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the Greater Sunda islands of Borneo and Sumatra. In Thailand it has been recorded from close to…
Habitat
Mostly 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 c…
Aquarium size
It's an active species and a tank measuring at least 120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm/~108 litres is needed to house a group.
Maintenance
Choice of decor is not as critical as water quality although this species does look particularly effective in a well-planted tank with a dark substrate. To see…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 5.0 - 7.5 Hardness: 2 - 10°H
Diet
Stomach analyses of wild specimens have revealed it to be a micropredator feeding on small insects, worms, crustaceans and other zooplankton. In the aquarium i…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is very peaceful indeed making it an ideal resident of the well-furnished community tank. As it places no special demands in terms of water chemis…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually 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, continuous spa…
Notes
This is one of the more commonly-seen rasboras in the hobby and is ideal for the medium-sized community set-up. It shares some close similarities with R. jacob…
References
References
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