How many Rasboras should be kept together?
Rasboras are happiest in a well planted aquarium and they do best in groups of 7 or more. They will be less stressed and show their best colors in a well-decorated aquarium with dark substrate.
Are rasbora peaceful?
Rasboras tend to be peaceful, easy to care for, and quite pretty. These small fish are a pleasure to keep and we frequently recommend them to aquarists of all experience levels.
Can you mix Rasboras?
Yes, different Rasboras will typically school together. Although different kinds of Rasboras may restrict schooling to other members of their specific species, most Rasboras will typically school together if kept in the same tank.
Do rasboras lay eggs?
Yes, rasboras do lay eggs. Rasboras are not livebearers, so no, they are technically never pregnant. A fish carrying eggs is known as being gravid, not pregnant.
Do rasboras jump?
The pattern I notice is that the rasboras jump out some time in the early morning. In both cases of jumping (one fish the first time, two fish the second time), there were no jumpers at or after midnight but at 8am there was a dead fish or two on the floor.
Are rasbora top swimmers?
Choosing peaceful and sociable tankmates is a good idea to make sure that all your fish are living happily. Small barbs, dwarf gouramis, cardinal tetras, guppies, mollies, danios, and other small rasboras are great candidates for your aquarium. Harlequin rasboras are fast swimmers.
What fish go well with Harlequins?
You can keep harlequins with any fish as long it’s not large and predatory. It will not nip at or quarrel with any other species. Some potentially good tankmates may include cardinal tetras, bettas, neon tetras, small barbs, dwarf gouramis, danios, other small rasboras, and cory catfish.
How fast do rasboras grow?
Harlequin rasboras grow extremely fast and have reached adult size within three months if fed well and often. Add a sponge filter after the first week, and change 10 percent of the water every week after the first month.
How long do chili rasboras live?
between 4 and 8 years
The average Chili Rasbora lifespan is somewhere between 4 and 8 years. While this is shorter than some of the larger fish in the aquarium trade, it’s still a solid amount of time.