Current Category Rasboras

Mainly native to South-east Asia, Rasbora are very peaceful tropical fish, preferring to school in open water areas of the aquarium.  Active swimmers, they appreciate plenty of open swimming areas, with some background planting.  They are ideal candidates for a community aquarium, with their lively sociable manner.  Not fussy about diet, Rasbora's have good appetites and will eat most standard fish foods, but they also enjoy regular feedings of live or frozen foods.  For general care, many Rasbora (such as the Scissortail Rasbora) are not particularly fussy about water conditions, as long as extremes are avoided.  If trying to breed these egglayers, then soft slightly acidic water is often required to be successful.

BURMESE RUMMYNOSE 3.5CM
	This small scaleless species is native to Burma in Lake Inle and adjacent swamps.  Once settled, the males soon start to show their characteristic red noses and red tipped tails.  Best kept as a small group with other peaceful species.  Burmese Rummynose do well in neutral, hard to moderately hard water and reputedly show less colour if kept in soft water.  They grow to about 4cm.

CLOWN RASBORA (KALOCHROMA) 5CM
	One of the larger Rasbora, this species grows to 10cm and tends not to school as much as other Rasbora.  Very difficult to breed, most aquarium stock is wild caught in Malaysia, Indonesia or Borneo.

EMERALD EYE RASBORA 2.5CM
	The bright green eye and the distinctive dorsal fin of this fish are best appreciated when they are kept in a school.  Unlike most other Rasboras, Emerald Eyes often school near the surface rather than in mid-water.  They prefer soft neutral water and grow to about 6cm.

HARLEQUIN RASBORA 2.5CM
	A very popular species, Harlequins are excellent aquarium fish.  Distinctively marked, they make a lovely display when kept in a large school.  Maximum size is about 4.5cm.

HARLEQUIN RASBORA 3CM
	A very popular species, Harlequins are excellent aquarium fish.  Distinctively marked, they make a lovely display when kept in a large school.  Maximum size is about 4.5cm.

RED RASBORA HENGELI 2.5CM
	Also known as the "Swift Rasbora", the Rasbora Hengeli superficially resembles the familiar Harlequin Rasbora though are more slender and have a smaller maximum size. Their colours are often brighter as well.  Grows to 3.5-4cm.

SCISSORTAIL RASBORA 4.5CM
	A hardy and adaptable Rasbora with distinctive tail markings, the Scissortail is one of the more popular members of the group.  Best kept in a school with other peaceful species.  Not fussy about water conditions or diet, they grow to about 10cm.