Buy Lambchop Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei) Online in Canada

Looking to add intense copper-orange hues and tight schooling action to your planted setup? Monster Aquarium Canada is proud to offer healthy Lambchop Rasboras (Trigonostigma espei). Native to soft-water forest streams across Thailand and Cambodia, these peaceful nano fish are named for the distinctive black marking on their sides that resembles a lamb chop or cleaver. They are a favorite choice for aquascapers across Canada seeking rich warm colors.

Why Choose Lambchop Rasboras for Your Aquarium?

Lambchop Rasboras bring incredible visual warmth to planted aquariums, especially when swimming in large, synchronized schools. Browse our complete catalog of live exotic livestock to find compatible schooling species for your layout.

Intense Copper Coloration & Compact Profile

Reaching an adult size of just 1.0 to 1.2 inches (2.5 to 3 cm), Lambchop Rasboras display a fiery bronze-orange body that contrasts brilliantly against lush green aquatic foliage. Compared to Harlequin Rasboras, the Lambchop features a more intense copper color and a sleeker, thinner black marking.

Peaceful Community & Shrimp-Safe Tankmates

Lambchop Rasboras are exceptionally gentle, non-aggressive schooling fish. Their small mouths and mild temperament make them 100% safe to keep with adult dwarf shrimp, tetras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, pygmy corydoras, and snails.

Care Guide & Optimal Tank Parameters

To display their rich copper tones and maintain peak health, replicate their natural soft, tropical stream habitats. Upgrade your filtration setup with our premium canister filters and water treatments.

Water Quality & Tank Setup

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 to 15 Gallons (larger tanks allow for larger, more impressive schools)

• Temperature: 73°F – 82°F (23°C – 28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.2 (Soft to neutral water yields peak coloration)

• Aquarium Decor: Heavy live plants, dark substrate, driftwood, floating plants, and gentle filter flow.

Feeding & Nutrition Requirements

Lambchop Rasboras are active surface and midwater feeders. Provide a varied diet of high-quality micro-pellets, crushed tropical flakes, freeze-dried daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and cyclops from our aquarium food catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How big do Lambchop Rasboras grow?

Lambchop Rasboras typically reach a maximum adult size of 1.0 to 1.2 inches, making them smaller and sleeker than traditional Harlequin Rasboras.

How many Lambchop Rasboras should be kept together?

They are a shoaling species and should be kept in groups of at least 8 to 10 individuals. Larger schools make them feel secure and promote tight, synchronized swimming behavior.

What is the difference between Lambchop Rasboras and Harlequin Rasboras?

Lambchop Rasboras (Trigonostigma espei) have a deeper orange/copper coloration and a thinner, cleaver-like black marking, whereas Harlequin Rasboras (Trigonostigma heteromorpha) have a broader, triangular black patch and a paler pinkish-orange body.

How do you ship live Lambchop Rasboras across Canada?

At Monster Aquarium Canada, all livestock is packed in insulated containers with temperature-controlled heat or ice packs depending on the season. Every order is sent via express overnight shipping backed by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.

What is the average lifespan of a Lambchop Rasbora?

In stable water parameters with consistent maintenance and high-grade nutrition, Lambchop Rasboras live between 3 to 5 years in home aquariums.