{"product_id":"lambchop-rasbora-trigonostigma-espei","title":"Lambchop Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lambchop Rasbora (\u003ci\u003eTrigonostigma espei\u003c\/i\u003e), often celebrated for its brilliant copper-orange body and distinct dark lambchop-shaped marking, is a peaceful and striking shoaling fish. Native to the slow-moving forest streams and blackwater habitats of Southeast Asia, it brings a warm, glowing aesthetic to planted freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote for Beginner Aquarists:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTrigonostigma espei\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptionally hardy, gentle, and beginner-friendly fish, provided it is kept in a properly cycled aquarium alongside a true social group of its own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrigonostigma espei\u003c\/i\u003e grows to a modest length of roughly 1.2 inches, making it a perfect addition to nano and community setups. It is distinguished by a luminous, copper-pink body overlaid with a striking wedge-shaped black patch. Active and peaceful, they spend most of their time patrolling the middle and upper levels of the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrigonostigma espei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLambchop Rasbora, Espei Rasbora, False Harlequin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Gallons (38 Liters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy (Ideal for beginners)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, highly sociable shoaling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 to 1.2 inches (2.5 to 3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore (Accepts micro-pellets, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia\/bbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 73°F–82°F (23°C–28°C) | pH: 5.5–7.0 | KH: up to 10 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Social Requirements \u0026amp; Schooling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLambchop Rasboras are strictly shoaling animals that thrive in numbers. They must always be kept in a group of \u003cb\u003eat least 6 to 8 individuals\u003c\/b\u003e (though 10 or more is ideal). Keeping them isolated or in pairs causes chronic stress, fading colors, and defensive hiding. In a proper school, they display tight, mesmerizing swimming patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Aquascape \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo replicate their natural Southeast Asian stream habitats, these fish look and feel best in a densely planted aquarium featuring live flora (such as Cryptocoryne, Anubias, and Java Moss). Subdued lighting, dark substrates, and the addition of botanical elements like Indian almond leaves (which release beneficial tannins) will significantly enhance their coppery coloration and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Feeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their small mouths, \u003ci\u003eTrigonostigma espei\u003c\/i\u003e requires finely sized foods. High-quality micro-pellets, finely crushed tropical flakes, and regular treats of frozen or live baby brine shrimp and daphnia will keep them energetic and brilliantly colored. Feed small portions once or twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasbora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57211120091476,"sku":"37602","price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/TRIGONOSTIGMAESPEI.jpg?v=1789837290","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/lambchop-rasbora-trigonostigma-espei","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}