Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Description
of the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
The Emerald Dwarf Rasbora is a beautiful addition to the
tropical aquarium. It gets the name 'Emerald' from the color of
the bars running along its body. It is tiny fish, growing to
about 2cm in length.
Profile of
the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora species.
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Size: 2cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 7.0 to 7.5. Temp 21 to 25 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Flake or Frozen Food particularly Brine Shrimp or
Daphnia
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Temperament:
Sociable Fish
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Habitat: Lakes
and Streams
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: Lake
Inlay, Myanmar
Scientific
Classification of the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Emerald Dwarf Rasbora?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Emerald Dwarf Rasbora slimy?
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Emerald Dwarf Rasbora have gills?
Gills enable the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
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