Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Swift Rasbora, also known as the Glowlight Rasbora, is a desirable fish among beginner and seasoned hobbyists alike, native to tannin-stained forest streams of Sumatra and Borneo. Male Swift rasbora will exhibit more color, while females are more deeper bodied, but both sexes will have a narrow and dull black marking that begins at their dorsal fin and extends to the caudal (tail) fin paired with a neon orange stripe above it. Otherwise, the body color of this species is rather plain. Swift rasbora are very similar to the Harlequin Rasbora (T. heteromorpha) and Espei Rasbora (T. espei), however the Harlequin rasbora has a larger, more triangular shaped black marking that’s darker and has the deepest body shape among all three that’s pinkish while Espei rasbora have a more copper-colored body. Swift rasbora are the smallest and most colorless overall, with only the flash of orange pigmentation that stands out. They are also less frequently available, given that many specimens are still collected from the wild. Swift rasbora natural schooling fish, requiring at least 8 to 10 individuals but the more the merrier when it comes to this species. A larger group of rasbora does make for a more dazzling display! An adult Swift rasbora can reach a size of approximately 1″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Espei rasbora are omnivores. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: A minimum 5 to 10 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Swift rasbora. Size up accordingly to accomodate a larger school. Swift rasbora should not be introduced into a biologically immature aquarium. The aquarium should have gentle water flow, neutral water and a slightly acidic pH. Furthermore, a darker substrate, driftwood and other natural-looking arrangements will bring out the beauty of this rasbora. Swift rasbora would benefit from some floating plants to dim the lighting if it is intense, and incorporating live plants into the aquascape, such as Anubias or Cryptocoryne, would still thrive under such conditions. Swift rasbora are extremely peaceful and rarely conflict with tank mates. They are a great filler fish for the upper areas of the aquarium, with a lot of energy and movement. Because of this, Swift rasbora can be successfully kept in a wide range of community-type aquariums. Given that Swift rasbora are always out and about, they serve as a good “dither” fish for more shy fish species. Recommended water conditions, 74-82° F, KH 6-12, pH 5.0-7.0.

Purchase Size: Medium: 1/2” to 3/4”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.