Freshwater
Lambchop rasbora
Trigonostigma espei
Danionidae, Rasborinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 2.5 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 16 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
All the fish species that I found in this stream inThailand! #wildbetta #betta #freshwaterfish
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Snorkeling with 3 Wild Betta Species in Thailand | EP 3 Betta in the Wild
Rodrigo SilvaJun 18, 2026
Deep Blue Springs & Critically Endangered Bettas | Exploring Southern Thailand EP1
Rodrigo SilvaDec 18, 2025
Trigonostigma espei ラスボラ エスペイとサヨリ
DiscoveryPlanetSep 30, 2021
Tank mates
More about the species
Description
Occurs in ponds, pools, marshes and swamps with heavy growth of submerged aquatic plants.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Rasbora espei
- Rasbora heteromorpha
- Rasbora heteromorpha espei
In other languages
- Drottningrasbora
- Rusokiilakylki
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.