Lambchop Rasbora

🔥 Lambchop Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei)

Add warm colour and graceful schooling movement to your aquarium with the beautiful Lambchop Rasbora. Named after its distinctive black “lambchop-shaped” marking, this peaceful fish features a glowing copper-orange body that stands out beautifully in planted aquariums.

Smaller and more delicate than the Harlequin Rasbora, Lambchops are perfect for aquascapes where subtle colour and natural schooling behaviour are key.

🌿 Why Choose Lambchop Rasbora?

🍑 Warm copper-orange body colouration
🍖 Distinctive “lambchop” black side marking
🐠 Peaceful and tight schooling behaviour
🌱 Perfect for planted and aquascaped tanks
⭐ Elegant and popular nano-community fish in the UK

When kept in groups, Lambchop Rasboras form smooth, coordinated shoals that glide through plants, adding calm movement and natural beauty.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Trigonostigma espei
📛 Common Name: Lambchop 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

Lambchop Rasboras thrive in well-planted aquariums with soft lighting and gentle flow, which enhances their warm coloration and natural schooling behaviour.

🐠 Compatibility

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

Important Notes

Lambchop Rasboras are slightly more delicate than some other rasboras and do best in stable, mature aquariums. Keeping them in larger groups helps reduce shyness and enhances their natural schooling display.

The Lambchop Rasbora is a perfect choice for UK aquarists looking for a soft-coloured, elegant schooling fish that brings warmth, balance, and movement to planted and community aquariums.