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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Submitted By: | Adam |
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