Lambchop Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)
The Lambchop Rasbora is a small, vibrant fish known for its striking, deep orange to red body and the unique "lamb chop" shaped black marking on its side. These peaceful and active fish are a great choice for community aquariums, adding color and movement. They are schooling fish and do best when kept in groups, displaying their best colors and natural behaviors in a well-planted tank. Hardy and easy to care for, the Lambchop Rasbora is perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Peaceful community aquariums
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Minimum Tank Size: 40 litres
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Temperature Range: 22–28°C
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Recommended School Size: 6 or more
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Compatibility: Very peaceful; great with other small, non-aggressive fish
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Max Size: 4–5 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.