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Boraras brigittae 'Mosquito Rasbora'
Boraras brigittae
Origin: Southwest Borneo
B
Water Parameters
Temperature23–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH4–7
49
GH (Hardness)1–8 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–4 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 20 L
- Lifespan
- 4
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (10–30+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; safe with shrimp and small snails
About
Boraras brigittae, the Mosquito Rasbora or Chili Rasbora, is one of the most popular nano fish in planted aquariums. Males display brilliant crimson-red colouring under warm LEDs in tannin-stained water. Tiny but bold in groups.
Care Guide
School of 10+. Tannin-rich blackwater conditions ideal. Temperature 23–28°C, pH 4.0–7.0. Feed baby brine shrimp, micro-worms, micro-pellets. Perfect with neocaridina and caridina shrimp.
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