Rummynose Rasbora (School of 6)

The breeders of these colorful, hardy aquarium fish sell very few of the less colorful females to protect their own breeding stock. When we can, we will try to get a couple of females into the mix; they bring out the color in the males. Worst case, you will receive six bright red-nosed males.

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.