{"product_id":"hengel-s-rasbora-trigonostigma-hengeli","title":"Hengel’s Rasbora - Trigonostigma hengeli","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHengel’s Rasbora – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrigonostigma hengeli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHengel’s Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small, peaceful shoaling fish with a slim body, subtle copper-orange glow and a distinctive dark wedge marking near the rear of the body. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlowlight Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHengeli Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorkchop Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or under the older name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasbora hengeli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this attractive species is ideal for planted community aquariums, soft-water displays and calm Southeast Asian-style aquascapes. It is more delicate-looking than the Harlequin Rasbora and looks best in a good-sized group under subdued lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hengel’s Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glowlight Rasbora, Hengeli Rasbora, Porkchop Rasbora, Lambchop Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrigonostigma hengeli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasbora hengeli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rasbora \/ Shoaling Cyprinid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrigonostigma hengeli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, including areas of Sumatra and Borneo. It is associated with quiet, slow-moving forest waters, swampy areas, peat-influenced streams and heavily vegetated habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese natural waters are often soft, acidic and lightly stained with tannins from leaves, roots and decaying plant material. In the aquarium, Hengel’s Rasbora does best in a mature planted setup with gentle flow, shaded areas, floating plants and open swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHengel’s Rasbora has a small, slender body with a translucent amber to copper tone. The most recognisable feature is the dark wedge-shaped marking along the rear half of the body, edged or overlaid with a bright orange to glow-like stripe that becomes more intense when the fish is settled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5–3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a small rasbora suited to peaceful communities. Females are usually slightly fuller-bodied than males, while males may appear slimmer and more intensely coloured in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is well suited to planted aquariums, blackwater-inspired displays, nano-to-small community aquariums and peaceful Southeast Asian-style setups. It is best kept with calm fish that will not outcompete or intimidate it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHengel’s Rasbora is not suitable for aggressive communities, very bright bare tanks or aquariums with large predatory fish. It looks especially attractive in groups against dark substrate, driftwood, leaf litter and green plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–60 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45–60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. Larger aquariums are better for bigger shoals and mixed peaceful communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. Larger groups help reduce stress, improve colour and create more natural shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable water quality is important. This species shows its best colour in soft, slightly acidic, tannin-stained water, but can adapt to moderate community conditions if changes are gradual. Avoid poor water quality, strong current and unstable new aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHengel’s Rasbora is a peaceful shoaling fish suitable for calm community aquariums. Good tank mates include small tetras, other peaceful rasboras, dwarf cory-type catfish, Otocinclus, small gourami, peaceful shrimp in planted tanks and gentle dwarf cichlids in suitable water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large predators, aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping species, very boisterous barbs and fast-feeding fish that may intimidate them. They should not be kept singly or in tiny groups, as this can make them nervous and dull in colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHengel’s Rasbora is a small omnivorous micropredator. In nature, it feeds on tiny insects, worms, crustaceans and zooplankton. In the aquarium, offer fine flakes, micro pellets and small floating or slow-sinking granules as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement regularly with small frozen or live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brineshrimp, mosquito larvae and finely chopped bloodworm. Food should be small enough for their mouth size, and feeding little and often works well in peaceful community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active but gentle midwater shoaling fish. A settled group will move together through planted areas, open water and shaded spaces, often showing stronger orange colour when relaxed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales may display subtly to females and rival males, but aggression is minimal. Breeding may occur in soft, acidic water, with eggs usually placed beneath broad plant leaves in a similar style to related harlequin-type rasboras. Adults may eat eggs and fry, so separate breeding arrangements are needed if young are to be raised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep Hengel’s Rasbora in a proper group and provide a mature aquarium with stable water quality. Floating plants, subdued lighting and dark décor help the fish feel secure and improve colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid strong current, aggressive tank mates and very bright bare aquariums. This species is small and peaceful, so it should only be housed with fish of similar temperament and size. Regular small water changes are better than large, sudden changes in soft-water setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Usually commercially bred or farmed, with wild imports sometimes available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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