{"product_id":"harlequin-rasbora","title":"Harlequin Rasbora | Adult | 3.5-4.5 cm | Price Per Fish ₹250\/-","description":"\u003ch1\u003e🐟 Harlequin Rasbora – Premium Schooling Fish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/em\u003e | Peaceful copper-toned schooling fish for planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd balance, harmony, and elegant schooling movement to your aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eHarlequin Rasboras\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most reliable and visually refined community fish in the hobby. Known for their beautiful copper-orange body coloration and signature black triangular marking, these fish create a stunning effect when kept in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir calm temperament and synchronized swimming behavior make them ideal for planted aquariums, aquascapes, and peaceful tropical community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Why aquarists love Harlequin Rasboras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eElegant coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm copper tones with striking black markings\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful schooling behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e — graceful synchronized swimming\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent for community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for planted tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — complements greenery and aquascapes beautifully\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — adaptable and easy to maintain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌍 About the species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the slow-moving forest waters of Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are admired for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight schooling behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm social interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm metallic coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-water swimming activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong compatibility with peaceful fish species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen maintained in groups, they create a calm and natural visual flow throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏡 Ideal aquarium setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarlequin Rasboras thrive best in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft to moderately hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature-style aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm community tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroups of 6 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 liters or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense planting with open swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle filtration and stable water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Compatibility notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarlequin Rasboras are peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely rough or overcrowded setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Peaceful community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Planted tanks\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Nano-to-medium tropical setups\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Mixed tetra and rasbora communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Professionally packed for live arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shipment is treated as a \u003cstrong\u003elive biological transport\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour fish are packed using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen-filled fish bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-insulated packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-absorbing thermocol protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastest safe transport routes available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis minimizes transit stress and improves live arrival success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛡️ Live Arrival Guaranteed*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant Refund for DoAs in accordance with our Refund Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 You are not taking the risk alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧭 Is this right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ You want a peaceful and elegant community aquarium\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You enjoy natural schooling behavior\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You are building a planted or aquascaped setup\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You prefer calm, visually balanced fish species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Not ideal if:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep aggressive or predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium is unstable or overcrowded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer solitary centerpiece species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour setup lacks adequate swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔬 Nero Labs Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are maintained with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled batch monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation-based selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress-aware handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival-focused transport preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prioritize long-term stability and health over bulk-volume movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👉 Add elegance and harmony to your aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the timeless beauty and peaceful schooling behavior of \u003cstrong\u003eHarlequin Rasboras\u003c\/strong\u003e from Nero Labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarlequin Rasbora (\u003cem\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harlequin Rasbora (\u003cem\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/em\u003e), offered by Nero Labs, is a selectively maintained ornamental cyprinid recognized for its compact body form, coppery-pink to orange base coloration, and distinctive triangular black flank marking. Native to peat swamps and slow-moving forest streams of Southeast Asia, this species exhibits exceptional tolerance for soft, acidic conditions and displays stable schooling behaviour in well-structured group settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody coloration presents as a warm metallic copper to rose-gold hue, intensifying under subdued lighting and stable parameters. The characteristic black wedge-shaped marking on the posterior flank is sharply defined in healthy individuals and serves as a key visual identifier. Behaviour is calm and cohesive, with tight schooling observed when maintained in appropriate group sizes. Colour clarity and contrast improve with maturity, low stress, and consistent water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividuals supplied are lab-reared and system-acclimated within controlled, closed-system environments, reducing early-life stress and supporting predictable long-term adaptation to established aquaria. This lineage represents domesticated ornamental stock maintained for reliability, display consistency, and aquarium suitability rather than wild ecological performance or conservation deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem \u0026amp; Rearing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-house, Nero Labs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRearing environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled, closed system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively maintained ornamental rasbora lineage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling; highly cohesive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous; readily accepts prepared and supplemental feeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater, steady schooling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable; enhanced under soft lighting and low-stress environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor variation in copper saturation, wedge sharpness, and body depth may occur between individuals and reflects normal biological diversity within maintained ornamental populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of Harlequin Rasboras is cycle-dependent and aligned with biological readiness and population stability rather than commercial inventory targets. This species is suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists capable of maintaining group cohesion and consistent water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for ornamental community aquaria, blackwater-style systems, planted tanks, and mixed-species environments with similarly peaceful inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarlequin Rasboras require group housing to maintain behavioural balance and optimal colour expression. Hard, alkaline water or unstable conditions may result in reduced colour intensity and increased stress behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Operational Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistribution of Harlequin Rasboras through Nero Labs emphasizes organism welfare, closed-system integrity, and responsible management of small schooling cyprinids. 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