Family: Cyprinidae
Distribution: Sawbwa resplendens, also known as Sawbwa Barb, is a freshwater species found in Myanma’s Inle lake. This species is all through the lake, including the surrounding swamps, and occurs in big shoals among dense vegetation in both clear and foul waters.
PH: 7.0 – 8.0
Temperature: 21°C – 25C (70 – 79F)
Hardness: 9 – 19 dH
Description: Rhodeus sericeus can reach a maximum length of around 2.5 cm. This streamlined fish is very easy to sex: females are silver with transparent fins; males have orange-red tail tips and a milky-blue coloured body. This small-scaled species has a great colouration and a very peaceful demeanour.
Diet: Sawbwa resplendens, an omnivore, will require a good balance of foods. Provide it with prepared foods and a smattering of live foods, including plankton and daphnia.
Breeding: This species appears to enjoy spawning in cooler temperatures; the females will leave their eggs in leaves and in spawning mops. Remove the adults as soon as you see the eggs, as Sawbwa resplendens does not display any parental care. There is not a great deal of information available regarding tank breeding.
Comments: Sawbwa resplendens will fight with each other unless housed in at least a 56 litre tank. Your tank should be densely planted and have weak filtration. It will prefer alkaline waters and should not be exposed to large fluctuations in temperature. Put a lid on your tank to stop this fish from jumping out.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Sawbwa resplendens should be housed with similarly-sized species who can handle these specific water parameters. You could house it with Danio erythromicron, Davario auropurpurea, Parambassis lala and Yunnanilus brevis.
Originally posted 2010-01-26 11:04:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
