🐟 Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma heteromorpha)
🐟 Harlequin Rasbora Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Copper-Red • Peaceful • Schooling
📋 The Harlequin Rasbora is a peaceful schooling fish known for its copper-red body and the signature black triangular patch on its rear half. Its striking color and calm behavior make it a staple of community aquariums.
These rasboras thrive when kept in shoals of 6 or more, where they display synchronized swimming that adds movement and harmony to planted aquariums.
They are hardy, beginner-friendly, and compatible with other small peaceful species, making them an ideal choice for aquascapes and community setups.
💡 Highlights
🔶 Copper-Red Body – Warm tone adds vibrancy
◼️ Distinct Black Patch – Harlequin’s trademark marking
👨👩👧 Schooling Behavior – Best in groups of 6+
🌿 Aquascaping Favorite – Shines in planted aquariums
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy and adaptable
🧾 A Quick Look at the Harlequin Rasbora
📛 Common Name: Harlequin Rasbora, Red Rasbora
🔬 Scientific Name: Trigonostigma heteromorpha
👨👩👧 Family: Cyprinidae
🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra)
📏 Max Size: 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches)
💧 pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 23 – 28°C (73 – 82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (10+ US gallons, shoal of 6+)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to top levels
🧬 Captive Bred: Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: No
⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg scatterer – adhesive eggs under leaves

















