{"product_id":"harlequin-rasbora-trigonostigma-heteromorpha-2-2-5cm","title":"Harlequin Rasbora  (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) 2-2.5cm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarlequin Rasbora\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/em\u003e) is a peaceful, vibrant freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, and it's a favorite among aquarists for its schooling behavior and striking appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"speciesoverview\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Harlequin Rasbora, Red Rasbora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cyprinidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.75–2 inches (4.5–5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceful, shoaling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-dweller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"appearance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Color\u003c\/strong\u003e: Copper-orange to pinkish-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Distinctive black triangular wedge on the rear half of the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSex Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales: Slimmer, more vibrant colors, rounded wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales: Larger, fuller belly, straighter wedge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tankrequirements\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 gallons (20+ gallons preferred for larger schools)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72–81°F (22–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0–7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark sand or gravel enhances coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense vegetation, floating plants, driftwood, leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Subdued or dim lighting preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"diet\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivore \/ Micropredator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoods\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlake and micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive\/frozen: Brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables and algae-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2x daily; 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