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A good community fish if you are in hard water area, the Asian Rummynose is a very attractive and peaceful species. What makes these fish standout is their distinctive silvery-blue scaleless bodies with the males having bright red noses. Growing up to 4cm, these need to be kept in an aquarium at least 50cm long with a dark substrate (brings out the colours), lots of plants and some open swimming area. A good alternative to the more well-known Rummynose Tetra, they require plenty of oxygen rich, gently moving water and they will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 7.0 and 8.0. Keep with other peaceful fish and feed a mix of flakes, granules, and frozen tropical foods.
Common name(s):
Asian Rummynose
Nacked Microrasbora
Scientific name:
Sawbwa resplendens
Colour:
See sex.
Native habitat:
Lakes and Swamps in Myanmar.
Potential lifespan:
6-8 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
4cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers
Swimming level:
Mid and lower areas.
Breeding:
Egg scatterer.
Sex:
Males have silvery/blue bodies with red/orange noses.
Females are similar but without the red/orange colouration.
Temperature:
15-25°c
Water parameters:
pH 7.0 to 8.0,
Hardness 10-25°dGH
Feeding:
Omnivorous diet,
Small Tropical flakes, granules, treat foods,
Frozen, live, or dried bloodworms, daphnia and other similar insects and crustaceans.
Minimum aquarium size:
50cm long or
50 litres.
Cohabitation:
Schooling species, best kept in groups of at least 8-10.
Suitable to keep with any small and medium sized community fish including Danio’s, Rasboras, small Tetra’s, Platies, Mollies, small/medium cichlids, Corydoras catfish.
Do not keep with significantly larger or predatory species.
Other tips and information:
Good filtration, gently moving water, and plenty of oxygen is essential.
Regular water changes,
This is a scaleless fish so take care when administering any treatments.
Will not eat plants.
A good community fish if you are in hard water area, the Asian Rummynose is a very attractive and peaceful species. What makes these fish standout is their distinctive silvery-blue scaleless bodies with the males having bright red noses. Growing up to 4cm, these need to be kept in an aquarium at least 50cm long with a dark substrate (brings out the colours), lots of plants and some open swimming area. A good alternative to the more well-known Rummynose Tetra, they require plenty of oxygen rich, gently moving water and they will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 7.0 and 8.0. Keep with other peaceful fish and feed a mix of flakes, granules, and frozen tropical foods.
Common name(s):
Asian Rummynose
Nacked Microrasbora
Scientific name:
Sawbwa resplendens
Colour:
See sex.
Native habitat:
Lakes and Swamps in Myanmar.
Potential lifespan:
6-8 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
4cm
Degree of difficulty to keep:
Moderate, for slightly more experienced fishkeepers
Swimming level:
Mid and lower areas.
Breeding:
Egg scatterer.
Sex:
Males have silvery/blue bodies with red/orange noses.
Females are similar but without the red/orange colouration.
Temperature:
15-25°c
Water parameters:
pH 7.0 to 8.0,
Hardness 10-25°dGH
Feeding:
Omnivorous diet,
Small Tropical flakes, granules, treat foods,
Frozen, live, or dried bloodworms, daphnia and other similar insects and crustaceans.
Minimum aquarium size:
50cm long or
50 litres.
Cohabitation:
Schooling species, best kept in groups of at least 8-10.
Suitable to keep with any small and medium sized community fish including Danio’s, Rasboras, small Tetra’s, Platies, Mollies, small/medium cichlids, Corydoras catfish.
Do not keep with significantly larger or predatory species.
Other tips and information:
Good filtration, gently moving water, and plenty of oxygen is essential.
Regular water changes,
This is a scaleless fish so take care when administering any treatments.
Will not eat plants.
