Slender Harlequin (Trigonostigma espei)

The Slender Harlequin is very similar in appearance to the Harlequin but has a narrower body and a smaller dark patch. The Slender Harlequin is very peaceful and only grows to 4cm so is best mixed with other peaceful, small fish. Provide some heavily vegetated areas and hiding spots and avoid mixing with boisterous fish. Water quality must be kept high and whilst the fish may adapt to harder water, over the long term they are best kept in neutral to acidic water with a soft to medium hardness. A good tank mate for timid or sensitive fish.

Slender Harlequin Facts

Behaviour : Peaceful, shoaling 
Typical size : 3cm 
Max size : 4cm 
Tank Area : 45cm 
Min Number in Tank : 5 
Temp Min: 24℃ Max: 28℃ 
Feeding : Flake, frozen, live foods 
pH Range : 6-7.5 
Hardness : vs,s,m

Family Cyprinidae (Minnows & Carps) | Synonyms Rasbora heteromorpha espei, Rasbora espei | Other names Lambchop Rasbora | Origin Asia; Thailand, Cambodia | Breeding Open water egg scatterers | Natural Water Conditions pH 6-6.5, medium | Natural Habitat Heavily vegetated pools, ponds, and swamps | Sexing Males are thinner and brighter coloured.

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