Canada’s Most Trusted Freshwater Livestock Supplier — Healthy, Quarantined, Nationwide Shipping.

Shop Aquarium Co-Op Premium Products Exclusively in Canada. Shop Now!

New products added weekly! Explore New Collection Here..
1 5

Red Cherry Rasbora (Rasbora lacrimula) 2-2.5cm

$899 CAD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
SKU: 94138341091646

Delivery and Shipping

Product Refunds & Returns

  • Returns can be processed within 14 days from purchase.
  • To return products, they must be in original condition
  • Shipping expenses are not refundable
  • If your items have been damaged in shipping, please contact us within 24 hours of receipt with photos, and we will assist you.

Livestock Refunds, Returns, & Surrenders

  • If you are unhappy with your livestock for any reason, you can bring it back within 72 hours for a full refund; we do not pick up returns

Read more

Red Cherry Rasbora (Rasbora lacrimula) 2-2.5cm

Description

Lacrimula Rasbora (Rasbora lacrimula), also known as the Red Cherry Rasbora or Borneo Redfin Rasbora, is a small, peaceful freshwater fish native to Indonesian Borneo. It’s a relatively new addition to the aquarium hobby and prized for its subtle beauty and calm temperament.

Species Overview

  • Scientific Name: Rasbora lacrimula
  • Common Names: Red Cherry Rasbora, Borneo Redfin Rasbora, Sunshine Rasbora, Dwarf Volcano Rasbora 
  • Origin: Mahakam drainage, Kalimantan Timur, Borneo, Indonesia
  • Size: 25–31 mm (1–1.2 inches)
  • Lifespan: ~3–5 years
  • IUCN Status: Data Deficient 

Appearance

  • Body: Slender and semi-transparent with a faint midlateral stripe
  • Markings: Ends in a teardrop-shaped blotch near the caudal peduncle
  • Unique Feature: A line of tiny tubercles forming a granulated crest along the dorsal surface and upper edge of the caudal fin 
  • Sexual Dimorphism:
    • Males: Smaller, slimmer, more intensely colored
    • Females: Fuller-bodied when mature 
Tank Setup
  • Minimum Tank Size: 45 × 30 cm (approx. 10–15 gallons) 
  • Water Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.6°C)
  • pH: 4.0–7.5 (soft, slightly acidic preferred)
  • Hardness: 1–12 dGH
  • Décor:
    • Dark substrate
    • Leaf litter, driftwood, and roots
    • Floating plants to diffuse light
  • Filtration: Gentle flow; avoid strong currents

Diet

  • Type: Micropredator
  • Foods:
    • Live/frozen: Daphnia, Artemia, mosquito larvae
    • Dry: Micro pellets, flakes
  • Feeding Tip: A varied diet enhances coloration and breeding readiness 

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Temperament: Very peaceful
  • Shoaling: Must be kept in groups of 8–10+ for natural behavior and best coloration
  • Tank Mates: Suitable with other small, peaceful fish like tetras, small rainbowfish, and dwarf catfish 

Breeding

  • Method: Egg-scattering, continuous spawner
  • Spawning Setup:
    • Shallow tank with mesh or marbles to protect eggs
    • Dim lighting and soft, acidic water
  • Eggs: Hatch in 18–48 hours; fry become free-swimming within 1–2 days
  • Fry Food: Start with Paramecium or infusoria, then Artemia nauplii

Specifications
  • Category
    Rasboras
  • Water Temperature
    65°F to 74°F
  • Minimum Tank Size
    5 Gallons
  • Water pH Level
    Acidic, Neutral
  • Habitat Preference
    Planted Tanks, Driftwood
  • Behaviour
    Community Fish, Shoaling

Payment & Security

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Our Brands

View All Brands
Danshuiyu Indonesia

Red Cherry Rasbora (Rasbora lacrimula) 2-2.5cm

$899 CAD

Lacrimula Rasbora (Rasbora lacrimula), also known as the Red Cherry Rasbora or Borneo Redfin Rasbora, is a small, peaceful freshwater fish native to Indonesian Borneo. It’s a relatively new addition to the aquarium hobby and prized for its subtle beauty and calm temperament.

Species Overview

  • Scientific Name: Rasbora lacrimula
  • Common Names: Red Cherry Rasbora, Borneo Redfin Rasbora, Sunshine Rasbora, Dwarf Volcano Rasbora 
  • Origin: Mahakam drainage, Kalimantan Timur, Borneo, Indonesia
  • Size: 25–31 mm (1–1.2 inches)
  • Lifespan: ~3–5 years
  • IUCN Status: Data Deficient 

Appearance

  • Body: Slender and semi-transparent with a faint midlateral stripe
  • Markings: Ends in a teardrop-shaped blotch near the caudal peduncle
  • Unique Feature: A line of tiny tubercles forming a granulated crest along the dorsal surface and upper edge of the caudal fin 
  • Sexual Dimorphism:
    • Males: Smaller, slimmer, more intensely colored
    • Females: Fuller-bodied when mature 
Tank Setup
  • Minimum Tank Size: 45 × 30 cm (approx. 10–15 gallons) 
  • Water Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.6°C)
  • pH: 4.0–7.5 (soft, slightly acidic preferred)
  • Hardness: 1–12 dGH
  • Décor:
    • Dark substrate
    • Leaf litter, driftwood, and roots
    • Floating plants to diffuse light
  • Filtration: Gentle flow; avoid strong currents

Diet

  • Type: Micropredator
  • Foods:
    • Live/frozen: Daphnia, Artemia, mosquito larvae
    • Dry: Micro pellets, flakes
  • Feeding Tip: A varied diet enhances coloration and breeding readiness 

Behavior & Compatibility

  • Temperament: Very peaceful
  • Shoaling: Must be kept in groups of 8–10+ for natural behavior and best coloration
  • Tank Mates: Suitable with other small, peaceful fish like tetras, small rainbowfish, and dwarf catfish 

Breeding

  • Method: Egg-scattering, continuous spawner
  • Spawning Setup:
    • Shallow tank with mesh or marbles to protect eggs
    • Dim lighting and soft, acidic water
  • Eggs: Hatch in 18–48 hours; fry become free-swimming within 1–2 days
  • Fry Food: Start with Paramecium or infusoria, then Artemia nauplii

View product
Back to top