Family: Cyprinidae
Distribution: Rasbora kalochroma, commonly known as Clown Rasbora, is an Asian freshwater species found in the Malay Peninsula – the states of Selangor, Pahang, Johor and Terengganu – and the Greater Sunda Islands of Sumatra and Borneo; it resides in black water streams and peat swamps.
PH: 5.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 23°C – 28C (72 – 82F)
Hardness: 2 – 10 dH
Description: Rasbora kalochroma can reach a maximum length of around 10 cm. Females are generally stockier and larger than males; males have a darker, brighter pigmentation to females. This species resembles the Harlequin Rasbora almost exactly, but the Clown Rasbora is slightly larger.
Diet: This omnivorous species will accept most foods in an aquarium environment. You can feed it a staple diet of quality flakes and granules, alongside daily helpings of Daphnia, bloodworms and Artemia.
Breeding: The Clown Rasbora is an egg-scattering species that is will spawn well if in good condition. The breeding tank should be dimly lit and the base covered with a mesh to catch the eggs and keep them safe from the adults, who will eat them. Eggs will hatch within 18 – 48 hours and the fry will be swimming within the next two days.
Comments: You can house a small group of Rasbora kalochroma in a 255 litre tank. Your tank should have plenty of open swimming space and a few driftwood branches. The tank should be dimly lit and have several densely planted zones, dried leaf litter and a sandy substrate in order to create a natural feel. Have a tight lid to prevent it from jumping out of the tank. Rasbora kalochroma requires spotless water conditions to thrive and is recommended to those hobbyists with experience.
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Recommended Compatible Species: This peaceful fish is best housed in groups of 8 – 10. This fish displays its best colours when in the company of its own 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 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 2010-01-25 12:54:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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