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Name
Scientific name
Rasbora sarawakensis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 7 credited
Summary
Rasbora sarawakensis is a small rasbora endemic to Borneo, found in Sarawak and the neighbouring Indonesian province of West Kalimantan. It…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
50mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6–7.5
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
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the island of Borneo. Although the name may suggest otherwise it is not only found in Sarawak state (Malaysia) but also ranges into neighbouring Wes…
Habitat
Mostly inhabits slow-moving forest streams with thick marginal vegetation. These are often shaded by the dense rainforest canopy above. The substrate is most o…
Aquarium size
A tank measuring 60 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm/~68 litres is big enough to house a small group of these.
Maintenance
Choice of decor is unlikely to be critical although other small rasboras tend to show better colouration when maintained in a well-planted set-up with a dark s…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 6.0 - 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 should accept dried food…
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 should be noticeably rounder-bellied and probably 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
R. sarawakensis is poorly-documented in the aquarium literature and we're not even sure if it has been exported for the hobby although it may be worth looking …
References
References
4 on this profile