Overview
- The Glowlight Rasbora (Trigonopoma pauciperforatum), also sold as the redline rasbora, is a slim rasbora with a glowing orange-to-gold stripe.
- Native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo.
- Grows to about 2.4 in (6 cm) standard length.
- Lives in blackwater peat swamp streams stained brown with tannins.
Feeding
- A micropredator that eats insects, worms and zooplankton in the wild.
- Easy to feed. Offer small live and frozen foods along with quality dried foods.
Habitat
- A tank with a base of 36 × 12 in (90 × 30 cm).
- Planted tank with a dark substrate, or a blackwater setup with sand, leaf litter and wood.
- Soft, acidic water: 70–79°F (21–26°C), pH 4.0–7.5, GH 0–10.
Fish Care
- Water quality matters more than decor.
Compatibility
- Good with peaceful Southeast Asian fish of similar size, small loaches and some gouramis.
- Avoid boisterous tankmates.
Aquarium Behavior
- A peaceful shoaling fish. [UNVERIFIED] Keep at least 8–10.
Breeding
- An egg scatterer with no parental care.
- Fry may appear in mature tanks.
- For more fry, use a separate spawning tank.