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Harlequin Rasbora
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Harlequin Rasbora

Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Check Harlequin Rasbora

The Harlequin Rasbora is a beautifully colored schooling fish recognized by its distinctive black triangular patch on a coppery-orange body. Hardy and adaptable, these fish are among the easiest schooling species to keep and are perfect for community aquariums. They look their best in groups of eight or more against a backdrop of lush green plants.

Tank Size

50 liters

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Omnivore — flakes, micro pellets, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp

Lifespan

5-8 years

Water Temp

22-27°C

pH Range

6.0-7.5

Recommended Products

Everything you need to create the perfect tank for your Harlequin Rasbora.

Accessories

Seachem Prime Water Conditioner

The essential water conditioner for Harlequin Rasboras, which prefer slightly soft, acidic water. Prime safely handles every water change and can be used at higher doses during acclimation to reduce stress in sensitive Southeast Asian species.

$8-14accessories
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Filters

Fluval AquaClear 20 Power Filter

A quiet, adjustable HOB filter ideal for Harlequin Rasbora tanks. The low-flow setting prevents the strong current that can scatter the tight schooling behavior rasboras are prized for.

$28-38filter
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Food

Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets

Semi-floating micro pellets providing complete nutrition for Harlequin Rasboras. The slow-sinking action suits these mid-water schooling fish, and the color-enhancing formula brings out their coppery-orange sheen and black triangular markings.

$5-9food
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Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Formula

Insect-based granules providing natural, high-protein nutrition for Harlequin Rasboras. Made from Black Soldier Fly larvae, these granules mimic the natural diet of wild rasboras and are eagerly accepted by even finicky individuals.

$5-9food
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Seachem Prime Water Conditioner

$8-141 / 4
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