Rasbora elegans (Elegant Rasbora)

Light rusty back, slightly silver ventral region. 3 diffuse black spots punctuate the body. The fins are transparent.

The Rasbora Elegans is a freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. It is up to the Cyprinidae family and is often called "headhole" due to the bright red color of its caudal fin. The body of this fish is elongated and compressed laterally, with silver sides and a black spot at the base of the caudal fin. The average length of an adult is approximately 3 to 4 cm, although some specimens can reach up to 6 cm.

The Rasbora Elegans is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group. It is often found in calm streams and rivers, where it feeds mainly on small insects and insect larvae. It is very agile and can easily escape its predators thanks to its speed and its ability to change direction quickly.

Rasbora Elegans is an easy -to -keep fish in aquarium thanks to its relatively low water parameters. He needs a well planted aquarium with hiding places to hide, as well as good filtration and a low current of water. It is also important to maintain a water temperature of 22 to 26 degrees Celsius and a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

Due to its beautiful bright red color, the Rasbora Elegans is often used in ornamental aquariums. It is a peaceful fish that can be heard well with other peaceful species and can be kept in a group in a large aquarium. However, it is important to maintain it with fish of similar size to prevent it from being harassed by larger fish.

In summary, the Rasbora Elegans is an attractive freshwater fish and easy to keep in aquarium. Gregal and agile, it feeds mainly on small insects and is easily reproduced in captivity. Its bright red color makes it an interesting addition to any ornamental aquarium.

The female is often larger, its colors are less pronounced.