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Lambchop Rasbora care

Trigonostigma espei · Freshwater · Beginner level care

Lambchop Rasbora, painted illustration

A small, calm version of the harlequin rasbora.

Smallest tank10 gallons
Adult size1.25 inches
Temperature73 to 82°F
pH5.5 to 7.5
GroupA group of 8 or more
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle of the tank
Lives3 to 5 years
Watch for: Small mouths mean they need tiny foods.

Feeding

Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp.

Jumps. Keep a tight lid on the tank.

Good tank mates

Fish that pass every check with Lambchop Rasbora in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.

Do not mix with

  • Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Lambchop Rasbora.
  • Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Lambchop Rasbora.
  • White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Lambchop Rasbora need different water temperatures.
  • Paradise Fish: Paradise Fish grows big enough to eat Lambchop Rasbora.
  • Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Lambchop Rasbora.
  • Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Lambchop Rasbora.
  • Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Lambchop Rasbora.
  • Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Lambchop Rasbora.

Questions

What size tank does a Lambchop Rasbora need?

At least 10 gallons for a group of 8. Adults grow to about 1.25 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.

What temperature does a Lambchop Rasbora like?

73 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 5.5 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.

How many Lambchop Rasbora should I keep together?

Keep 8 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.

What do Lambchop Rasbora eat?

Micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.