Trigonostigma

Trigonostigma
Harlequin rasbora, Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Trigonostigma
Kottelat & K. E. Witte, 1999
Type species
Rasbora heteromorpha
Duncker, 1904

Trigonostigma is a genus of cyprinid fish found in Southeast Asia. This Species of fish is a schooling type and require at least 5-6 fish of the same species of fish, the more the better. They are very easy to take care of and thrive well in heavily planted aquarium. As a schooling fish they need at least a 10 gallon - 20 gallon tank.

Care

They are highly adaptable to different water chemistry but the recommended parameters are 6.8 -7.0 slightly acidic water.

Species

There are currently four recognized species in this genus:[1]

References

  1. Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2013). Species of Trigonostigma in FishBase. February 2013 version.