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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora kalochroma
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Clown Rasbora
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The clown rasbora, Rasbora kalochroma, is a cyprinid from the peat swamp blackwaters of Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra. Its patter…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
23–28°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
Indonesia, Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to Peninsular Malaysia and the Greater Sunda Islands of Borneo and Sumatra. In Peninsular Malaysia it has been collected from the states of Selangor, Te…
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 and a group will need a tank measuring at least 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 with a dark substrate. To see…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 28 °C pH: 5.0 - 7.5 Hardness: 2 - 10°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 indeed making it an ideal resident of the well-furnished community tank. As always when selecting a compatible community of fish …
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are noticeably rounder-bellied and often a little larger than males.
Reproduction
Like many small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering, continuous spawner that exhibits no parental care. That is to say when the fish are in good condit…
Notes
R. kalochroma exhibits variable patterning across its range according to locality with some forms possessing a line of spot-like markings connecting the two da…
References
References
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