This beautifully-marked, peaceful species is a variant to one of the most widespread and longest kept species in the aquarium hobby!

Lambchop Rasboras are omnivores and are not too picky about eating.  They will likely eat fish flakes or pellets, but they need a varied diet in order to breed (if breeding them is something you are interested in).   Experienced keepers of these fish have found that their colors are brought out best when they are also fed  some frozen or live foods (such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia, and insect larvae). They will also eat blanched vegetables, such as lettuce, zucchini, kale, etc.  We are one of the only suppliers in the United States that offers tank-raised Lambchop Rasboras.  They ship out as juveniles or young adults that are about a half inch in length, and they may grow up to 1½ inches.  These fish are also sold under the names “Porkchop Rasboras” and “False Harlequin Rasbora.”