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Hi-Spot Rasbora--Rasbora dorsiocellata

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    Hi-Spot Rasbora

    Origins:Southeast Asia, occuring throughout the Malay Peninsula and southward to Sumatra.
    Size: 2 & 1/2"
    Diet:Flake and livefoods.
    Water:Temperature 68-77F;soft (50 mg/l) and acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
    Temperament:Peaceful.

    This golden-bodied fish has a black eyespot on its dorsal fin. A red, rather than yellow, tinge to the caudal fin indicates a male. The spawning tank should contain only about 6 in of water, and there should be marbles on the base. This will protect the eggs after spawning, because the fish will have less time to eat them before the eggs fall out of reach. If the female is placed in the tank a few days in advance, spawning should occur quite rapidly. The eggs hatch in a day.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 25, 2009
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