Freshwater
Rosefin rasbora
Rasbora dusonensis
Danionidae, Rasborinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 12 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 140 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
More about the species
Description
Occurs in a variety of habitats, but seems to prefer large rivers with slow current. Common along shores in large rivers. Found at or near the surface in clear waters of rivers and streams. Generally prefers a depth of about 5 m. Feeds mainly on exogenous insects, some small crustaceans and algae.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Leuciscus dusonensis
- Parluciosoma dusonensis
- Rasbora myersi
In other languages
- Hopearasbora, Keltapyrstörasbora
- Myer's silver rasbora, Silver rasbora, Yellow tail rasbora, Yellowtail rasbora
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.