Description
Glowlight Rasbora (Trigonostigma hengeli) – A Subtle Glow in Motion
The Glowlight Rasbora is a graceful and peaceful schooling fish that brings understated elegance to any freshwater aquarium. With a translucent body highlighted by a glowing orange-gold stripe and delicate black triangular marking near the tail, it creates a shimmering effect as it darts through planted waters in synchronized motion.
Native to the soft, slightly acidic waters of Southeast Asia, Glowlight Rasboras are well-suited for community aquariums and especially shine in aquascaped or blackwater-style tanks.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Trigonostigma hengeli
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Common Name: Glowlight Rasbora
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Coloration: Translucent silver body with a bright orange-gold line and a black wedge-shaped marking
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Temperament: Peaceful, calm, and active in schools
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Size: Up to 1.2 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 10 gallons; prefers soft, acidic water with plants and open swimming space
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Diet: Omnivorous—high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and small frozen or live foods
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Compatibility: Excellent for peaceful community tanks; best kept in groups of 6 or more
Tips:
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Use subdued lighting to accentuate their glowing stripe.
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A dark substrate or blackwater conditions enhance their coloration.
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Keep in larger groups for more natural behavior and reduced stress.
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Avoid housing with boisterous or larger tankmates.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Glowlight Rasbora is a refined and low-maintenance addition that brings harmony, color, and gentle energy to any community or planted tank. Its peaceful nature and luminous stripe make it ideal for aquarists who value subtle beauty and natural schooling behavior.
Click & Collect
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Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
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Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
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Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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