Family: Cyprinidae
Distribution: Rasbora dorsiocellata, commonly known as Eyespot Rasbora, is an Asian freshwater species found in the Malay Peninsula and in Sumatra, Indonesia; it lives in streams and areas with high acidity.
PH: 6.0 – 6.5
Temperature: 20°C – 25C (68 – 77F)
Hardness: 0 – 10 dH
Description: Rasbora dorsiocellata can reach a maximum length of around 6 cm. This elongated fish has a reflective, silver colouration, and a pointed snout. There may be a slight pink colour in the ventral area between the operculum and the pelvic fins. The dorsal fin is white with a large, eye-shaped black oval, which is the reason for its common name. Females have a fuller body than males, but it is a difficult species to sex. This species has a life expectancy of 8 – 10 years.
Diet: This omnivorous species will accept most foods in an aquarium environment, including quality flake or pellets, brine shrimp and bloodworm.
Breeding: The Eyespot Rasbora is an egg-scattering species that requires soft, acidic water in order to breed in a captive environment. You should add fine-leaved plants or Java Moss for the female to deposit her eggs on. Feed the adults a life food diet to increase chances of effective spawning; you must remove the adults once you see the eggs in the tank. The eggs will hatch in 24 – 36 hours and can be fed infusoria or freshly hatched brine shrimp once they are swimming freely.
Comments: You could probably house a small group of Eyespot Rasbora in a 60 litre tank. Your tank should have plenty of open swimming space, as well as dark soil, shady areas and some densely planted zones. Keep Rasbora dorsiocellata in soft, slightly acidic water and make sure the tank is well filtered. This species requires moderate care and is suitable for people with some experience in the hobby.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Rasbora dorsiocellata should be housed in groups of at least six. It can be a nipper of long-finned fish so avoid housing it with such species. They 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 Guppyand 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 19:57:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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