Espe's Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)
Trigonostigma espei
Origin: Thailand, Cambodia (Mekong basin)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 3.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (8–20+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful; ideal nano planted-tank schooling fish
About
Trigonostigma espei is the most slender of the lambchop rasboras, from the Mekong basin and surrounding regions of Thailand and Cambodia, featuring a narrow, elongated black wedge patch on a vivid orange body. Slightly more demanding than its close relative T. heteromorpha, preferring softer, slightly acidic water. A lively and attractive schooling species for planted community tanks.
Care Guide
Keep in schools of 8+. Provide soft, slightly acidic water with dense planting and dark substrate — enhances orange colouration. Feed micro-pellets, flake, daphnia, artemia. More sensitive to hard water than T. heteromorpha. A rewarding nano schooling fish for well-planted setups.
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