Espei Rasbora

Espei Rasbora

Trigonostigma espei

Also known as: Lambchop Rasbora

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (8+)

Smaller, slimmer cousin of the harlequin rasbora with a copper body and a lambchop-shaped black marking.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

73–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

5.5–7
water acidity

Max Size

1.5"
3.8 cm

Lifespan

5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Easy to keep. Prefers soft, acidic water but adapts well. Great nano schooling fish.

Feeding

Micro pellets, crushed flakes, and frozen foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Electric Blue Acara 6" Kribensis 4"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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