Dwarf emerald rasbora
Celestichthys erythromicron · Danionidae
Also known as Brigittae relative, Emerald dwarf rasbora
Intermediate
A striped nano danio from Inle Lake; slow-moving and best in a species tank.
In short: A dwarf emerald rasbora needs at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 21–26 °C (70–79 °F) and pH 7–8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 8 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 21–26 °C (70–79 °F)
- pH
- 7–8
- Adult size
- 2.5 cm (1 in)
- Group size
- 8+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 21–26 °C (70–79 °F)
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness
- 8–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–4 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — micro foods, baby brine, cyclops.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Inle Lake, Myanmar
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Shallow, hard-water vegetated margins
- Natural conditions
- Hard alkaline water, cooler temperatures, gentle flow.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 8 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- Celestial pearl danioSnailsShrimp
- Avoid
- Larger fishSoft acidic water
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males have red-orange bellies.
- Notes
- Continuous egg scatterer in moss.
- Common ailments
- IchStarvation on large food
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