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Laticlavia Rasbora

Rasbora laticlavia

Also known as laticlavia rasbora, broad-striped rasbora, rasbora laticlavia, ラスボラ・ラティクラビア

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A slim, active rasbora with a silvery body and a broad dark stripe along the flank, often with warm orange tints in the fins of good specimens. It was described in 2006 and is kept for its lively shoaling behaviour in planted, softly lit tanks with plenty of swimming space.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

7 cm

Temperature

22 to 27 °C

pH

5.5 to 7

Smallest tank

100 litres

Keep as

Shoal of 8 or more

Diet

Omnivore: quality flakes and small pellets with live or frozen bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp

Swims

Middle of the tank

Lifespan

4 to 6 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand (Malay Peninsula)

Breeding

An egg scatterer that gives no parental care, laying eggs among fine plants or moss. Spawning in soft, slightly acidic water is achievable, but adults should be removed afterwards as they will eat the eggs.

Good to know

Often confused with similar striped rasboras such as Rasbora trilineata or R. einthovenii, so check identity when buying. Keep a tight lid, as active rasboras can jump.