{"product_id":"purple-harlequin-rasbora","title":"Purple Harlequin Rasbora","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Purple Harlequin Rasbora\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Harlequin Rasbora is a beautiful freshwater schooling fish prized for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep purple to burgundy body colouration and distinctive dark triangular marking\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its rich colour makes it particularly striking against lush green plants and dark aquarium backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese peaceful, active fish are best kept in \u003cstrong\u003egroups of 6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they feel secure and display their most natural schooling behaviour. They are excellent community fish and are well suited to planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Harlequin Rasboras are relatively hardy once established and are easy to feed, accepting quality flakes and micro pellets alongside frozen or live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Harlequin Rasbora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyprinidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Fish \/ Schooling Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community and Planted Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Purple Harlequin Rasboras peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful schooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and make excellent community tank inhabitants when kept with similarly peaceful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Purple Harlequin Rasboras should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Larger groups generally display more confident and natural schooling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Purple Harlequin Rasboras get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey usually reach around \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Purple Harlequin Rasboras eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept \u003cstrong\u003esmall flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods and appropriately sized live foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. A varied diet helps maintain their colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Purple Harlequin Rasboras good for planted tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. They are excellent planted-tank fish and their purple and burgundy colouration looks particularly attractive against \u003cstrong\u003egreen aquatic plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping only one or two fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRasboras are schooling fish and should be kept in a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with large or aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir small size makes them vulnerable to predation and bullying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing an oversized filter with excessive flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey prefer gentle to moderate water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding food that is too large\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse appropriately sized flakes or micro pellets suitable for their small mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding them to an unstable aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature, stable aquarium is best for long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49091517186187,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/RLADfVoXixFiJNElFl3F0Z9bPKogo2m4K-oN8OTqWQE5tKOVJuAagsIn-OelnDj7SE5CMblZGWWXRPYDOHX4IxVOhCQce0b4GA9aTMVqp-DZYPCUkpEXWNTdYEO63OKDDSvFhntfJCOLp5G9x9o3ksjQnSKK1PheWtFkWcccqq9Gnn1r6VDdFhh.jpg?v=1787870425","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/purple-harlequin-rasbora","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}