🐟 Lambchop Rasbora Trigonostigma espei
Copper • Peaceful • Schooling
 
📋 The Lambchop Rasbora is a small, peaceful schooling fish, named for its distinct black lambchop-shaped marking along the mid-body. With a copper-orange base color and its elegant streamlined shape, this species brings subtle beauty to planted aquariums.
Best kept in shoals of 6 or more, Lambchop Rasboras are hardy, adaptable, and beginner-friendly, making them a great choice for both new aquarists and experienced aquascapers. They thrive in heavily planted setups with soft lighting and dark substrates, where their colors shine brightest.
 
💡 Highlights
🟧 Copper-Orange Body – Warm, natural tones
◼️ Black Lambchop Mark – Slimmer than Harlequin patch
👨‍👩‍👧 Schooling Behavior – Best in groups of 6+
🌿 Planted Tank Favorite – Perfect for aquascaping
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy and peaceful