Rummynose Rasbora

Rummynose rasboras have a solid bluish body, but only the males feature a deep red face, hence the rummynose designation. Though females don't have the bright red colors, you can't breed without 'em. Not as available for export as the males, AquariumFish.com does offer the females from time to time.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: These fish come from cool, clear, hard-water lakes and ponds in Myanmar. Give them dense plants, gentle filtration and plenty of cover. They do not need very warm water, and stable, slightly alkaline water suits them.

Feeding: Feed crushed flake or micro pellets once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Keep them with other small, peaceful fish that like similar water, such as celestial pearl danios, micro rasboras, small livebearers and dwarf shrimp. Avoid large or boisterous fish.

Good to know: They are a little shy at first; plenty of plants and a group of their own kind help them settle in and color up.