Harlequin Rasbora

Harlequin Rasbora General Background The Harlequin Rasbora is a small cichlid fish native to the rivers and streams of Southeast Asia. These highly popular fish are known for their beautiful colors and peaceful demeanor. In addition, growing to an average of only two inches makes taking care of these fish following their tank requirements relatively minimal. Aquarists love them for all these reasons. Harlequin Rasboras are unique in that they have a diamond-shaped body with more girth on their torso and a pointed head and backend taper. They tend to have a bright pink and orange hue for their coloring, but these markings can range from one individual to the next. These colors include the fins as well as the body. Tankmates The Harlequin Rasbora is a naturally docile species, so not much conflict occurs in their tanks. However, it is crucial to avoid putting these small, timid fish in a tank with larger, more aggressive species that will torment them due to their small size. These fish