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Narrow-Wedge Harlequin---Trigonostigma espei

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    Narrow-Wedge Harlequin

    Origins:Southeast Asia, where it is restricted to parts of Thailand.
    Size: 1 & 3/4"
    Diet:Flake and livefoods.
    Water:Temperature 73-82F;soft (50 mg/l) and acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
    Temperament:Peaceful and social.

    Once regarded as a subspecies of the Harlequin Rasbora, this fish is now considered to be a seperate species. It is more colorful than the Harlequin, with males displaying an especially rich red coloration. Although the two fish have similar markings, the Narrow-Wedge has an extra black line at the back of the gills, while its black flank markings are less prominent.
    For breeding, house a single female and two males in the spawning tank, which should include broad-leaved plants such as cryptocorynes. Transfer the adults back to the main aquarium to rejoin the shoal as soon as spawning is finished.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 27, 2009
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