Freshwater
Sidestripe rasbora
Rasbora paviana
Danionidae, Rasborinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 12 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 140 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
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All the fish species that I found in this jungle spring in Thailand!
Rodrigo SilvaJul 30, 2025
This Rare Wild Betta Was Never Caught on Camera Before!
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More about the species
Description
Associated with clear, usually shallow and moderately flowing streams. Occur near the surface in small to medium-sized streams in upland areas. Individuals from high-gradient upland streams have a much darker stripe and often black tips on the caudal fin lobes. Feed probably on exogenous insects. Spawning sites are found in rivers and ponds. Mature adults probably breed during the rainy season. Not seen in the markets, but occasionally imported in the aquarium trade.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Rasbora lateristriata
- Rasbora paviei
- Rasbora sumatrana
In other languages
- Neulajuovarasbora
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.