Boraras maculatus

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Dwarf Rasbora
Dwarf Rasbora
Species	Boraras maculatus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	18.927 liters 18,927.059 mL 5 US Gallons (18.9L)
Size	2.54 cm 0.5-1 " (1.3-2.5cm)
pH	5.0 - 6.5
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	5-12
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	2-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Dwarf Rasbora, Pygmy Rasbora, Spotted Rasbora

[edit] Sexing

Males are more brightly coloured than females. In addition, females typically have an extra dark spot above the anal fin on each side of the body.

[edit] Breeding

These rasbora rank among the easiest species to spawn, with only a small tank being required for this purpose. These are likely to be laid among vegetation. A suitable grid, to protect the spawn after egg laying occurs is advisable.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A sociable little fish appreciating company of it's own. As it's so small, other tankmates would have to be considered carefully. Would do best in a densely planted species tank.

[edit] Diet

Will take most foods as long as they're small such as small pellets, crumbled flake, daphnia or brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs soft water to thrive.

[edit] Behaviour

Loosely shoaling active fish.

[edit] Identification

This little fish is vivid red in colour. It is sometimes known as the spotted rasbora because of the presence of three or more dark spots on its body behind the gill cover and adjoining both the anal and caudal fins.

[edit] Pictures

Pygmy Rasbora

Pygmy Rasbora

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Seriously Fish