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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora elegans
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Elegant Rasbora
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The elegant rasbora, Rasbora elegans, is a cyprinid from Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the Greater Sunda Islands of Borneo and Sumatra…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
22–25°C
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the Greater Sunda Islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Most of the records in Peninsular Malaysia are from the states of…
Habitat
Clearly an adaptable fish as it has been collected from both swiftly-flowing forest streams with substrates of boulders, smaller stones, sand or gravel and mor…
Aquarium size
A tank measuring 120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm/~243 litres should be the minimum considered to house a group. It will not do well without space to swim and can act nervousl…
Maintenance
Choice of decor is not as critical as water quality and the amount of open swimming-space provided. However it would look superb in a set-up designed to resemb…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 25 °C pH: 5.0 - 7.5 Hardness: 2 - 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 is very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the larger, well-furnished community set-up. It can upset slow-moving/much shyer companions simply…
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, continuous spa…
Notes
This species is not especially popular in the hobby and is only infrequently seen on sale. It is clearly distinguishable from similar-looking members of the ge…
References
References
No references