Freshwater FishIn stock
Care levelMedium
CompatibilityPeaceful
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Freshwater Fish
Chili Rasbora
Care: MediumPeaceful
Back soon. We get new shipments regularly. Arium EVOLVE members can get an email the moment it's back, or call (786) 642-3001 to reserve one.
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Free care guide
About this freshwater fish
Boraras brigittae, the chili or mosquito rasbora, stays under an inch and shows a deep red color in a dark, planted tank.
Chili Rasbora Care Guide
- Tank size: 5 gallons minimum; keep 8 or more
- Adult size: under 1 inch (2 cm)
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- pH: 5.0–7.0
- Water: Soft and stable
- Diet: Micro foods: crushed flakes, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, daphnia
- Temperament: Very peaceful, shy without plant cover
- Tank mates: Other nano species: ember tetras, pygmy corydoras, dwarf spotted rasboras and shrimp
Photo: Fantomeno 14, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons, background removed. Representative photo of the species; individual animals vary.
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