Espiea Rasbora

Espiea Rasbora | Trigonostigma espei — Copper-Orange Colour for a Peaceful Planted Aquarium

Espiea Rasbora, also known as the Lambchop Rasbora, is recognised by its slender body and distinctive lambchop-shaped side marking. Its copper-orange colour shifts subtly in the light, adding a warm accent to a planted aquarium.

This peaceful schooling fish feels secure in a group, where it can display natural behaviour and colour. It suits community aquariums with other calm, small fish. Dense planting and fine-leaved plants provide cover, while open swimming space lets the school move freely.

Specifications: Espiea Rasbora | Trigonostigma espei

• Common name: Espiea Rasbora

• Also known as: Lambchop Rasbora

• Scientific name: Trigonostigma espei

• Appearance: Slender body with a distinctive lambchop-shaped side marking

• Colour: Copper-orange, shifting subtly in the light

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Social behaviour: Schooling fish that feels secure in a group

• Aquarium setting: Planted aquarium with fine-leaved plants and open swimming space

• Suitable tankmates: Other calm, small fish

• Care level: Moderate; benefits from stable water parameters

How to Keep Espiea Rasbora

1. Keep them in a school: A group helps these social fish feel secure and display natural behaviour.

2. Provide plants and swimming space: Combine dense planting and fine-leaved plants with open areas for swimming.

3. Choose peaceful tankmates: Keep them with other calm, small fish in a community aquarium.

4. Maintain stable water parameters: Stable conditions support their long-term care.

Care & Maintenance Tips

• A darker substrate can help highlight their copper-orange colour and side marking.

• Arrange plants to provide cover while leaving open swimming space.

• Observe the school’s behaviour as part of regular aquarium care.