Red Tail Rasbora
The Red-tail Rasbora is abundant throughout the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong, and Mekong River Basins. Here it inhabits the still or slow-flowing waters of thickly-vegetated canals, ditches, drains, shallow ponds, swamps, and flooded areas such as rice paddies. This fish is a peaceful midwater shoaling species that should be maintained in groups of 6 or more.
| Synonyms | None |
| Distribution | Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Introduced to Singapore. |
| Maximum Size | 6.5cm (2.6") |
| Temperature | 22-26°C |
| Water Parameters | Soft and slightly acidic. pH: 6.0-7.0, dH: up to 12 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Community |
| Lighting | Medium |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Mature females will appear fuller bodied. Mature males that are ready to spawn are usually much brighter in colour. |
| Feeding | Flake, granules and frozen foods |
R35.00