Freshwater
Slender rasbora
Rasbora labiosa
Danionidae, Rasborinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 8.5 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 78 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Lives in rivers and streams.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Parluciosoma labiosa
- Rasbora daniconius labiosa
In other languages
- Huulirasbora
Articles
All articles
How many fish can I keep?4 min read
Why "one cm of fish per liter" falls short, and what adult size, schools, territory and swimming zones mean for how many fish a tank can hold.
Velvet and dropsy4 min read
Velvet is a fast-moving parasite. Dropsy is a sign that something is seriously wrong inside the fish. How to recognize them, and what you can do.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.