Rasbora borapetensis
| Common Names: | Blackline Rasbora Brilliant Rasbora Red-tailed Rasbora |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Southeast Asia, Thailand, and western Malaysia |
| Main Ecosystem: | Not Specified |
| Temperament: | Active; Active |
| Diet: | Ominvore; R. borapetensis is not a picky eater, and will eat flakes, freeze dried, live, and frozen food. |
| Care: | R. borapetensis requires well-aerated water. It is also a schooling species, and so should be kept in groups of six or more. R. borapetensis is generally hardy, and can tolerate a wide range of pH and hardness values, although it prefers soft, acidic water. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 6cm (2.4") Female: 6cm (2.4") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males are generally slimmer than females. |
| Breeding: | R. borapetensis is a prolific eggla |
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| Main Colours: | Black, White, Red |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | kankushok |
| Contributors: | Joe Potato |
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