Theplatymaster Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 just wondering what peoples experiences are with harlquinn rasboras. ihave a 20high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 @xXInkedPhoenixX has rasboras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjum Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I have 5 harlequin rasboras. They started in a 10 gal w/ a betta & 2 SAE (WAY overstocked). The betta declined in health & I moved him into his own 5 gal. Then I got a 29 & moved the rasboras into it w/ one SAE. Then I added 6 Corydoras paleatus. The rasboras are completely peaceful. Too peaceful for my former betta & for the current SAE in with them. If another fish wants the food, the rasboras stay away & don't eat. Their 29 is heavily planted & they mostly stick to the open space for swimming. They never go towards the bottom of the tank; mostly stay in the middle, will dart up to the top if there's food up there. Their schooling/shoaling style is to slowly swim around, loosely shoaled. They're not a fast swimmer unless there's food involved. I fed some live mosquito larva over the summer & they eliminated them quickly. I was surprised how good their hunting skills were considering they don't get live food. I'm currently planning on moving the SAE out when I have somewhere to put it (or rehome it). I think the rasboras would be very happy with just the corydoras & maybe one peaceful centerpiece fish (honey gourami?). HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anitstuk Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 8:05 AM, Theplatymaster said: just wondering what peoples experiences are with harlquinn rasboras. ihave a 20high I have 7 Rasboras which will be upgraded into a ten gallon tank in a few months.. They currently have 1 mystery snail as a tank mate and possibly some Cherry Shrimp if they're hiding around. They used to have a Honey Gourami as well but he died from unknown causes. If you're asking if you should get them, I definitely think you should! Mine are generally peaceful but make sure the school is big enough. When I had only 3 of them, there was one big bully so yeah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 i was planning on getting 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Definitely a hearty fish and do better with lots of room to swim. Easily breed if they are feeling comfortable. I don't go less than 14 in a group but aquarium size... They will jump if startled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venzi Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Do harlequin rasboras turn always turn pinkish as they mature? I've seen some at a fish store that weren't pink at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 12:01 PM, venzi said: Do harlequin rasboras turn always turn pinkish as they mature? I've seen some at a fish store that weren't pink at all. They darken up when they are healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venzi Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 11:13 AM, Mmiller2001 said: They darken up when they are healthy. by darken, do you mean turn pink? So at any age they can darken up? The ones I saw at the fish store were stressed or unhealthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Here's mine. Almost a flamingo pink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) They are hands down one of the easiest fish to care for. I would deworm them immediately. Medtrio is important and I always follow up with another round of paracleanse/general cure at the start of week 3 in quarantine. Edited November 15, 2022 by Mmiller2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remi de Groot Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I've got them here in a dark water thank. Never realised they turn a red/pinkish color. XD In the same tank i have a male betta, albino cory's and my culled shrimp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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