Neon green rasbora
Microdevario kubotai · Danionidae
Also known as Green kubotai rasbora
Intermediate
A tiny apple-green nano shoaler that glows in a densely planted tank.
In short: A neon green rasbora needs at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 22–27 °C (72–81 °F) and pH 6–7.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 10 or more, and rated intermediate to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 2.5 cm (1 in)
- Group size
- 10+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 40 L (11 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C (72–81 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–4 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — crushed micro pellets, baby brine, cyclops.
- Care level
- Intermediate
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Southern Thailand and Myanmar
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Clear forest hill streams
- Natural conditions
- Soft, clean, gently flowing planted water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 10 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- Chili rasboraCherry shrimpPygmy corydoras
- Avoid
- Any larger fishStrong flow
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Females are rounder.
- Notes
- Scatters eggs in moss; fry need infusoria.
- Common ailments
- IchSensitivity to nitrate
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