The harlequin rasbora is a native of Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and southern Thailand.
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Temperament / Behavior : This rasbora is very peaceful and should do well in a community type setting.
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The generic name means " small Rasbora ", however these are more closely related to the danios than rasboras.
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In a recent study revealed six species of mammals Blackline rasbora, Etroplus suratensis and Sarotherodon mossambica are found here.
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There is a smaller variety, the Emerald Eye Rasbora which attains a standard length of 3.5 cm.
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However, the lively, fast-moving eye-spot Rasbora is most likely to be compatible with similarly active fishes.
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The breeding aquarium for the harlequin rasbora requires the presence of suitable plants " Cryptocoryne " species being the premier choice.
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The eye-spot rasbora makes for an interesting'contrast fish'in company with a shoal of a more brightly coloured species.
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The genus name means " small Rasbora ", however these fish appear to be more closely related to the danios than " rasboras ".
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Cheah said Malaysia had less than 10 indigenous species of ornamental fish, the most notable being kissing gourami, harlequin rasbora and pearl gourami which are also exported.
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