Golden Harlequin Rasbora

🔥 Golden Harlequin Rasbora (Trigonostigma hengeli / espei “Gold”)

Add a warm, golden shimmer to your aquarium with the beautiful Golden Harlequin Rasbora. This stunning colour form of the Harlequin-type rasbora features a soft golden-orange body paired with the signature black wedge marking, creating an elegant, glowing effect in planted aquariums.

Peaceful and tightly schooling, this fish is perfect for aquascapes where subtle, natural colour is preferred over bold contrast.

🌿 Why Choose Golden Harlequin Rasbora?

✨ Soft golden-orange shimmering body
🐠 Peaceful and tight schooling behaviour
🌱 Perfect for planted and natural aquascapes
🧘 Calm, community-friendly temperament
⭐ Elegant variant of a classic UK favourite

When kept in groups, Golden Harlequin Rasboras form smooth, coordinated shoals that glide through plants, creating a warm, flowing display.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Trigonostigma hengeli / espei (gold form)
📛 Common Name: Golden Harlequin Rasbora
🏠 Tank Size: 50L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 23–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 5.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 8–10+ recommended

Golden Harlequin Rasboras thrive in well-planted aquariums with soft lighting and gentle flow, which enhances their warm golden tones.

🐠 Compatibility

Ideal for peaceful community aquariums. They pair well with other small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp, and peaceful gouramis. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Important Notes

These fish are slightly shy when first introduced but become confident and more colourful in larger groups and mature planted tanks. They are best kept in stable, well-established aquariums.

The Golden Harlequin Rasbora is a perfect choice for UK aquarists looking for a soft golden schooling fish that brings warmth, elegance, and natural movement to planted and community aquariums.