Chili rasbora
Boraras brigittae · Danionidae
Also known as Mosquito rasbora
Intermediate
A 2 cm red nano fish for soft, planted, gently filtered tanks.
In short: A chili rasbora needs at least 30 L (8 US gal), water at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) and pH 4.5–7. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 10 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 30 L (8 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 4.5–7
- Adult size
- 2 cm (0.8 in)
- Group size
- 10+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 30 L (8 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
- pH
- 4.5–7
- Hardness
- 1–8 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–5 years
- Diet
- Micropredator — baby brine, cyclops, crushed micro pellets.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Southwest Borneo
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Peat swamp blackwater
- Natural conditions
- Very soft, strongly acidic, dark, still water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 10 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- Cherry shrimpPygmy corydorasEmber tetraNerite snail
- Avoid
- BettaAngelfishAny medium or large fish
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Advanced
- Sexing
- Males are redder with bolder black markings.
- Notes
- Continuous egg scatterer in moss; fry need infusoria.
- Common ailments
- Starvation from oversized foodIch
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