Lambchop rasbora
Trigonostigma espei
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 50 L
- Maximum size
- 3.5 cm
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Group size
- ≥ 8
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The lambchop rasbora looks much like the familiar harlequin rasbora, but is slimmer and coppery orange, with a narrow black marking shaped like a small hook. In a school this gives a warm, orange whole that stands out beautifully against green plants.
It is peaceful, small and easy, with a preference for soft, slightly acidic water and some leaf litter on the bottom. Keep it in a decent group and with equally calm tankmates; you will then see it swim in tight formation.
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