Sawbwa Resplendens M
Sawbwa resplendens is a small, unique and rare species native to Inle Lake and the surrounding rivers of Myanmar. It is very popular due to its striking coloration.
Morphology & appearance: The body is silver/transparent. Males have a red snout and red coloring on the fins. Females are paler, with a silver color. Very thin and beak-like body, ideal for schooling.
Behavior:
Peaceful, but very nervous and sensitive to stress.
Lives in a school of at least 8–10 individuals.
It has a lively movement and needs calm housemates.
Size: 2.5–3 cm (very small, nano-sized)
Diet: The species is a micropredator.
Accepts:
Small frozen food (cyclops, daphnia, artemia)
Live food
Quality pellets or flakes for small fish
Compatible housemates: very calm, small, do not stress it
Suitable species:
Celestichthys margaritatus (Galaxy rasbora)
Microrasbora erythromicron
Pseudomugil species
Small peaceful shrimp (Neocaridina/Caridina)
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Minimum: 60 liters
Ideal for more stability: 80–100 liters.
Temperature:22–26°C (ideally around 24–25°C)
pH:6.5 – 7.5 (Slightly acidic to neutral)
GH: 3–8 dGH
KH: 1–5 dKH
Prefers soft to moderately hard water.
Water flow:Slight to moderate flow – in nature it lives in clear, oxygenated waters.
Lighting:Moderate
Prefers a planted aquarium with shaded areas.
Decoration:
Dense plants (e.g. Vallisneria, Limnophila, Ceratophyllum)
Open swimming area
Dark substrate to enhance colors
Light surface movement for oxygenation
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