Silver Rasbora (Rasbora argyrotaenia)
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Silver Rasbora
Rasbora argyrotaenia
208 Litres (55 US G.)
10-14 cm (3.9-5.5")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
5-10 °d
1:2 M:F
4-8 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Silver Rasbora
Additional scientific names
- Leuciscus argyrotaenia, Rasbora agyrotaenia, Rasbora argyrotaenia everetti, Rasbora everetti, Rasbora vaillanti, Rasbora vaillantii
Origin
- Widespread throughout Mekong, Chao Phraya and Mae Khlong basins, Malay Peninsula to Borneo, Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.[1].
Sexing
- Females are slightly larger and have rounder bellies. Males are smaller.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
References
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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