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(Other members of the genus Rasbora)
ADULT SIZE: 4 cm
WATER CONDITIONS: Moderately soft and acidic
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 23-28 C
FOOD: Feed Rasbora vaterifloris small live-foods and fine grade dried foods
DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Sri Lanka
AQUARIUM CARE: This small Rasbora is found in shady streams in Sri Lanka. In the aquarium it does best in a planted species tank, although will tolerate peaceful community setups
BREEDING: Best bred in a well planted species tank using a long term setup. Fry require paramoecia as a first food
Have you bred Rasbora vaterifloris? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?, or examine existing Rasbora vaterifloris breeding reports
Other members of the genus Rasbora
Other cyprinid species
Other species from Sri Lanka
BREEDING: Best bred in a well planted species tank using a long term setup. Fry require paramoecia as a first food
Have you bred Rasbora vaterifloris? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?
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