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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora kottelati
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
Rasbora kottelati is a blackwater rasbora endemic to Borneo, restricted to Brunei Darussalam and northern parts of the Malaysian state of S…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
23–28°C
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brunei, Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
This species is endemic to Borneo where it is restricted to Brunei Darussalam and northern parts of the Malaysian state of Sarawak. In Sarwak it ranges from th…
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
A group will require a tank with dimensions of at least 120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm/~108 litres.
Maintenance
Choice of decor is not likely to be as critical as water quality although this species should look particularly effective in a well-planted tank with a dark su…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 28 °C pH: 5.0 - 7.0 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 should make an ideal addition to a peaceful community of Southeast Asian/Indian species such as other similarly-sized Rasbora, Puntius, botiid/cob…
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
It is unclear if this species has been available in the aquatic trade as collections from its native waters only occur sporadically, therefore we have based mu…
References
References
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