{"product_id":"red-line-rasbora-rasbora-pauciperforataaq","title":"Red Line Rasbora - Rasbora pauciperforata","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"563\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eRed Line Rasbora (Trigonopoma pauciperforatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eThe Red Line Rasbora is a graceful and delicate freshwater shoaling fish admired for its slender body, glowing lateral stripe and peaceful nature. Also known as the Redstripe Rasbora, Glowlight Rasbora or Red-lined Rasbora, this species is best suited to mature, peaceful aquariums with soft lighting, plant cover and stable water conditions. It is an excellent choice for calm community setups, especially where it can be kept in a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eRed Line Rasbora, Redstripe Rasbora, Glowlight Rasbora, Red-lined Rasbora\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eTrigonopoma pauciperforatum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eRasbora pauciperforata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eApproximately 5–6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThe Red Line Rasbora is found in Southeast Asia, where it is associated with slow-moving forest streams, peat-influenced waters, shaded margins and planted or root-filled habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eIn the wild, it often occurs in calm, acidic to neutral waters with leaf litter, submerged roots, marginal vegetation and subdued lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eA mature aquarium with plants, floating cover, driftwood and darker areas will help recreate the sheltered conditions this species prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eTemperature: 22–26°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003epH Range: 5.5–7.0\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eHardness: Soft to moderately hard\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eNitrate: Kept low and stable\u003cbr data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eFlow: Gentle to moderate preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eRed Line Rasboras are peaceful shoaling fish and should be kept with calm tankmates that will not bully or outcompete them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eThey are best kept in groups, where they become more confident, display better colour and show more natural midwater swimming behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eOmnivore \/ Micro-predator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eThe Red Line Rasbora naturally feeds on tiny insects, small invertebrates, zooplankton 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data-end=\"2984\"\u003eLarger planted aquariums are recommended for bigger groups or mixed peaceful communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eThe Red Line Rasbora spends much of its time swimming calmly in the middle and upper areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003eA group will often move together through open areas before retreating among plants or shaded cover when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003eThe lateral stripe can appear orange, red or golden depending on lighting, condition, diet and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003eCommunity 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