Rasbora borapetensis. Native to Thailand. Introduced to Singapore.
In a family outing yesterday, came across a stream with hundreds of these fishes. Net about 20+ home and are all doing mighty well. Wonder what are these breeds in local stream? There were also alot of stem plants in the stream and thot it would do well in my planted tank too. Looked like white clouds mountains initially but when compared to my WCM, the body and fin colours are different. Any idea?
Rasbora borapetensis. Native to Thailand. Introduced to Singapore.
hope these guys weren't living in the reserves?
why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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No, certainly were not. Got them from a longkang leading out from a pond in a city park.Originally Posted by hwchoy
OK I think I know that population. these guys aren't native and they shouldn't be living in the reserves.
why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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My army friends used to catch them at a stream at Nee Soon... When I first saw the Sultan Fish I have now, I actually thought I was buying these rasboras... Until they start growing non-stop and eat all my plants!
These rasboras are very nice and pretty fish! I wish LFSs carry them more often...
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believe or not they and the harlequin must be the most common rasbora that we get in the UK.
mick
Last edited by mickthefish; 6th Mar 2006 at 07:45.
It is described in the Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Singapore
It's a common fish to be seen in local ponds. eg. at Teo's Farm, the lakes at the Botanic Gardens.
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