CheckMyFishTankClown Rasbora care
Rasbora kalochroma · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A larger rasbora with attractive spots, best in a quiet tank.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish. Flakes, small pellets, frozen foods.
Jumps. Keep a tight lid on the tank.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Clown Rasbora in a 110 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Clown Rasbora.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Clown Rasbora need different water temperatures.
- Discus: Discus and Clown Rasbora need different water temperatures.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Clown Rasbora.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Clown Rasbora.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey is aggressive and will bully peaceful Clown Rasbora.
- Green Terror: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Clown Rasbora.
- Red Zebra Cichlid: Red Zebra Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Clown Rasbora.
Questions
What size tank does a Clown Rasbora need?
At least 55 gallons for a group of 8. Adults grow to about 4 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Clown Rasbora like?
73 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 5 to 7. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Clown Rasbora should I keep together?
Keep 8 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Clown Rasbora eat?
Flakes, small pellets, frozen foods. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes, a little more for bigger fish.
Sources
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