Jacobsoni Rasbora
Jacobsoni Rasbora is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
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Jacobsoni Rasbora
Description
Description
Scientific Name: Rasbora jacobsoni
Family: Danionidae (Rasboras)
Overview
Rasbora jacobsoni is a small, peaceful rasbora endemic to central Sumatra, Indonesia. It inhabits tropical streams and rivers and is an attractive schooling species for planted community aquariums.
Adult Size
- Up to 4.7 cm (1.9 inches) standard length.
Aquarium Care
- Minimum group: 8-10+ individuals
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Tank level: Mid-water
- Best in planted aquariums with open swimming areas
- Appreciates subdued lighting and darker substrates
Water Parameters
- Temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- Soft to moderately hard water
Diet
An omnivorous micropredator that feeds on:
- Small insects and insect larvae
- Micro-crustaceans
- Quality flakes and micro pellets
- Frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops, and baby brine shrimp
Breeding
- Egg-scattering species
- Deposits adhesive eggs among plants or fine-leaved vegetation
- No parental care provided after spawning
Rasbora jacobsoni is a rare and peaceful schooling fish native to the clearwater streams of Sumatra. Reaching just under 2 inches, this elegant rasbora displays a slender silver body highlighted by a dark lateral stripe. Best maintained in groups of 8 or more, R. jacobsoni thrives in planted aquariums with gentle flow and slightly acidic to neutral water conditions. An excellent choice for community aquariums alongside other small peaceful fish, shrimp, and dwarf species.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Size: 4.7 cm (1.9")
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Central Sumatra, Indonesia
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Group Size: 8+ fish
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryRasboras
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Species TypeRed Rasbora
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size20 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Rocky Tanks, Driftwood
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BehaviourCommunity Fish
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