Family: Cyprinidae
Distribution: Rasbora argyrotaenia, commonly known as Silver Rasbora, is an Asian freshwater species found in the Chao Phraya, Mekong and Mae Khlong basins, from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo, and in the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.
PH: 6.5 – 7.0
Temperature: 20°C – 26C (68 – 79F)
Hardness: 8 – 15 dH
Description: Puntius vittatus can reach a maximum length of around 12 cm. This yellow- brown coloured species, which also has a silver sheen, has thin lips and a dark dorsal region; its scales are outlined by brown dots or lines
Diet: This herbivorous species feeds on algae in the wild, but there is evidence it also eats invertebrates. It will probably accept most foods in an aquarium environment, including live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, Artemia and Daphnia, along with flake and granules.
Breeding: It is unsure whether Rasbora argyrotaenia has been bred in the hobby. This egg-scattering species will spawn best in a dimly-lit tank with a mesh netting at the base so the females can deposit their eggs effectively. You can initiate spawning by adding a small amount of cool water every few hours. It is probably a good idea to remove the adults as soon as you see the eggs in your tank; this species exhibits no parental care. The eggs hatch between 18 – 48 hours and the young will be swimming in 24 – 48 hours later.
Comments: You could probably house a small group Silver Rasbora in a 255 litre tank. Your tank should resemble its flowing river environment as closely as possible; a rocky substrate and some large boulders will be greatly appreciated. Add a top to stop this species from jumping out of the tank. Rasbora argyrotaenia requires careful attention to water quality and is suited to those with some experience keeping fish.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Rasbora argyrotaenia will live happily with most Tetra species (particularly the Neon Tetraand Black Tetra). They are also great tank mates with Discus, Apistogramma‘s like Apistogramma Cacatouides and Apistogramma Borelli, CorydorasCatfish (particularly Corydoras Sterbai and Corydoras aeneus) Angelfish, Clown loach, the common Guppy and Platyand most Gourami(such as the Blue Gourami and Dwarf Gourami like the Honey Gourami) Also can live happily with most Danio(particularly the Zebra Danioand Pearl Danio) and also many Killifish make great tank mates.
Originally posted 2010-01-24 19:40:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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