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Name
Scientific name
Rasboroides vaterifloris
Described by
Authority Deraniyagala, Year 1930, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Fire Rasbora
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The fire rasbora, Rasboroides vaterifloris, is a small cyprinid endemic to the Kalu, Bentota, Gin and Nilwala river basins of southwestern …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
40mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 5.5–7
Hardness
1–8dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Sri Lanka, Bentota, Gin, Kalu, Nilwala
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to southwestern Sri Lanka where it is restricted to the Kalu, Bentota, Gin, and Nilwala river basins in the southwestern 'wet zone' of the island, with…
Habitat
The 'wet zone' of southwestern Sri Lanka is an area receiving annual rainfall of 2000 – 3000 mm, much of which arrives during the South-West monsoons between M…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 60 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Choice of décor is not especially critical though it tends to show better colouration in a heavily-planted set-up with a dark substrate. The addition of some f…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Stomach analyses of wild specimens have revealed it to be primarily a micropredator feeding on invertebrates and organic detritus. In the aquarium it's easily-…
Behaviour and compatibility
Unsuitable for many community aquaria as it has a retiring nature and may be intimidated or outcompeted for food by larger or more boisterous tankmates. Small …
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and more colourful than females, especially when in spawning condition.
Reproduction
A typical egg-scattering free spawner exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition adults spawn often and in a mature aquarium it's possible that small …
Notes
This species may also be seen on sale as 'pearly rasbora', 'vateria flower rasbora', 'orange-finned barb', or 'Singhalese fire barb' and is not a common specie…
References
References
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