What kind of Rasbora?

[sarahsunshine]

When I set up my tank, I got 6 neons and 6 harlequin rasboras. Last time I went to the LFS I think that mine look a lot more like the Porkchop Rasboras than the Harlequins...

How can I know what kind I got? How do I tell the difference?

 

[dkpate]

Do your look like they have a little black axe/hatchet on them?

 

[sarahsunshine]

They have a black mark from "waist" down - and they are quite orange.

 

[Etunes]

A pic would help.

 

[sarahsunshine]

Here's a try but I am having a hard time focussing.

 

[Fishyfriend09]

The ones you have here I believe are Espe's Rasbora, i may be wrong though anyone else please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong. I know for sure that they are not harlequins though, harlequins have a much larger black hatchet area than these ones, nice fish . I have harlequins so thats how im so sure that these ones aren't them, lol.

 

[dkpate]

I believe Fishy is right, they seem to be Espe's Rasbora's. Here's a link:

Espe’s Rasbora, Lambchop Rabora, Trigonostigma espei, Family: Cyprinidae

 

[sarahsunshine]

Thanks! Darn LFS (and me not knowing any better).

 

[dkpate]

Well, I think they are okay! They are a little brighter in color than mine are.

 

[sarahsunshine]

Well, I think they are okay! They are a little brighter in color than mine are.

My, My... I guess I'll just have to wait and see how big they get!!! LOL!

 

[Fishyfriend09]

My, My... I guess I'll just have to wait and see how big they get!!! LOL!

According to the link dkpate posted they will only reach 1" in size which is fairly small, i think thats roughly the same size as harlequins, give or take. they're nice though

 

[sarahsunshine]

HMMMM.... the few links that I've seen say that Harlequins should get to be about 4-5cm - 1.5-2"...

I guess everything I looked at is a little goofy.

That's OK. They're nice fish and more colourful than I expected.

 

[dkpate]

Mine stopped growing at about 1 inch. Your's might get bigger though, I don't know. I like them though! Mine make me laugh, constantly chasing eachother.