#harlequin rasboras

[red-eft]

rescaped and water changed the 20gal long community tank... i hadn't been able to take care of it since spring break back in march, so a refresh was kinda overdue :>

[fourteen--steps]

Anyone know why these harlequin rasboras are so pale? They were like this when I bought them, but I assumed they were just stressed and would color up after settling in. They've been in this tank almost a month now and are still all pale :/

20g tank with 6 rasboras and one young male betta (he doesn't harass them, he could care less). Parameters on my last visit were 0, 0, 5, temp around 80F. Plenty of hiding places but they are pretty bold and like to be out and about. Overall everyone seems healthy and happy?

[waterskies]

Since I did a water change yesterday, it means today is picture taking day!!!

[thesitharts]

My rasboras dazed and confused by the stick in their tank

[astillnight]

they're soooo gorgeous in the sunlight 😍😍

[wokeuplaughing]

bought fish today got em floating if anything bad happens to them I'm killing myself

[mod2amaryllis]

hey, i wanted a little advice. i've had a betta fish for a couple months, but hes suddenly passed away. according to my water test kit, the parameters are fine. he lived in a 20 gallon in a planted aquarium, and seemed fine until recently. he had a filter and a heater, and the plants had a light so they can photosynthesize. i wasn't there when it happened, but the only clue i have is what looked like black... lining? to his scales. the only things i can think of that were off is that the water here is hard and high ph, but it hasn't been anything catastrophic and i've never had issues with it before. i dunno i'm just wondering if theres something i missed? i really liked the little guy.

I'm so sorry to hear that </3 without pics it's hard to say, even with pics it can be hard to say! :( black scales only sounds like normal color change to me.

unfortunately this can be par for the course with bettas... you do everything right, they give no signs, and they die. there's a lot genetically wrong with them due to over breeding for color. it really sounds like you did nothing wrong. even the high ph; i have hard water, it's not unusual to come out of the tap at 8 and none of the fish have ever complained (as long as there's no big swings).

it's sad, these little animals leave such a big impression, but don't get discouraged. maybe consider trying another kind of fish when you're ready. my community tanks are so much less stressful than my bettas it's kinda ridiculous lol... or if you still wanna try for bettas, get one that's young and healthy!

[i-was-once-a--tortoise]

i have been mentally preparing and planning for getting fish sometime soon-ish and thinking about it is so exciting but also i'm so very new to like. every aspect of it. but i'm excited

[rabidseraphim]

look at my little fishies!!!

[chrimmearts]

🔸Harlequin Rasbora🔸

Such a pretty color palette to work with for this design. Wanted to work with a lot of diamond shapes from sketch to finish for this one

[finandleaf]

Things have been terrible and I had to give up my big tank and give away the beautiful longfin catfish I had for six years. She's gone to a wonderful new home though.

I've downsized to one little tank and got a few new rasboras. They're tiny and perfect and I love them.

[waterskies]

Some gifs from today~

[ixchelish]

BOSS SCROGGINS and trusty steed CARLO say: git along little dogies

Commission for somebody desirous of a cowboy wizard + steed to go in their fishtank and herd their fish

[therealhobermallow]

If anyone is actually following along, I’ll post updates about my dwarf frogs, Amano shrimp and little fish soon.

[goodafterwoon]

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Inspired by a bird watching spot around Pasir Ris that I frequently walk by.

Other species depicted: Common Swift, Needlefish, Red-eared slider, Harlequin Rasbora, Saddle Barb, Sunda Leaf Fish