Rasbora dorsiocellata
| Common Names: | Eye Spot Rasbora Hi Spot Rasbora One Spot Rasbora |
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| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Southeast Asia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful. Great for community tanks. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with flakes, bloodworm and brine shrimp. Will eat vegetable matter such as chopped peas. Not a fussy eater. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 6cm (2.4") Female: 6cm (2.4") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Hard to tell, but will find mates in a school. |
| Breeding: | A prolific breeder. Have a breeding tank temperature of 25-27°C. Use live foods to initiate spawning. Fine leaved plants are required for eggs to be attached to such as Myriophyllum; however a spawning mop can be used. Give 1 to 2 days for hatching and feed infusoria to fry. |
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| Comments: | A very active schooling fish. Will develop a pretty green/yellow sheen and when the light is right the eyes of the fish will glow a brilliant emerald green or blue. Thanks to Andrew Simpson for submitting this profile. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Not Specified |
| Tail: | Not Specified |
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| Image Credit: | © FishProfiles.com |
| Submitted By: | Adam |
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