Rasbora Espei
The Rasbora espei (also known as the Lambchop Rasbora due to the shape of the dark spot on its body) is a small, peaceful and beautiful schooling fish ideal for community aquariums.
Size: grows to about 3–4 cm.
Shape/Color: Body slender and slightly pinkish-orange with a characteristic dark triangular mark.
Behavior: Very calm, social fish that feels safe in groups.
Lifespan: about 4–6 years in good conditions.
Minimum aquarium size: 60 cm long (70+ liters) for a school.
Schooling fish: best kept in a group of at least 8–10 individuals.
Temperature: 24–28 °C.
pH: 5.5–7.0 (prefers slightly acidic).
Hardness (dGH): 2–10.
Decoration: planted aquarium with shaded areas and free swimming space. Loves plants with thin leaves (e.g. Limnophila, Hygrophila, Vallisneria).
Water flow: gentle, simulating the calm currents of tropical streams.
Lighting: moderate; in lower lighting its colors appear more intense.
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Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fish)
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae (the largest family of freshwater fish, which also includes goldfish, barbs, danios, etc.)
Genus: Trigonostigma (formerly Rasbora, now separated)
Species: Trigonostigma espei (syn. Rasbora espei)
Omnivorous: accepts flakes, micropellets, frozen and live foods (artemia, daphnia, grindal).
For intense colors, a variety and enriched diet is recommended.
Very peaceful, ideal for social aquariums with other small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, shrimps (Neocaridina, Caridina).
Avoid large or aggressive fish that will see it as food.
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