The Axelrod's Rasbora is a peaceful, active, schooling fish. This fish is one of the more brilliantly colored species of the genus, especially the male.

Rasbora axelrodi requires a well established, densely-planted aquarium with plenty of free-swimming space available. The Axelrod's Rasbora does well in a community aquarium with other peaceful and similarly-sized species.

Unfortunately, the Axelrod's Rasbora's breeding habits in the aquarium have not been documented.

An omnivore, the Axelrod's Rasbora does well on a diet of prepared flake food, as well as freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex.

Ideal tank mates include:

• Discus
• Angelfish
• Guppies
• Platies
• Mollies
• Swordtails
• Tetras
• Gouramis
• Danios
• Rasboras
• Loaches
• Plecos
• Scavenger Catfish of similar size