A colourful rasbora with a vibrant orange to copper body and a distinctive black marking shaped like a lamb chop along its rear flank. Growing to about 3–4 cm (1.2–1.5 inches), it is a peaceful schooling fish that thrives in planted community aquariums.
It can be distinguished from the Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) and Glowlight Rasbora (Trigonostigma hengeli) by the shape and size of its black wedge. The Lambchop Rasbora's wedge is narrower and more sharply angled than the large triangular patch of the Harlequin Rasbora, but noticeably larger and bolder than the small, delicate wedge seen on the Glowlight Rasbora. It also tends to display more intense orange colouration than either species, especially in well-planted aquariums with subdued lighting.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boraras espei |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 3cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 2 - 12 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Lambchop Rasbora (Boraras espei)
A colourful rasbora with a vibrant orange to copper body and a distinctive black marking shaped like a lamb chop along its rear flank. Growing to about 3–4 cm (1.2–1.5 inches), it is a peaceful schooling fish that thrives in planted community aquariums.
It can be distinguished from the Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) and Glowlight Rasbora (Trigonostigma hengeli) by the shape and size of its black wedge. The Lambchop Rasbora's wedge is narrower and more sharply angled than the large triangular patch of the Harlequin Rasbora, but noticeably larger and bolder than the small, delicate wedge seen on the Glowlight Rasbora. It also tends to display more intense orange colouration than either species, especially in well-planted aquariums with subdued lighting.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boraras espei |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 3cm |
| pH Range | 6.0 - 7.2 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Peaceful Community |
| Water Hardness | 2 - 12 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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