Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Danio erythromicron)

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Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

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Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Danio erythromicron

38 Litres (10 US G.)

2.5-3.8cm (1-1.5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

21 -25 °C (69.8-77°F)

10-25 °d

2:3 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Cyprinidae



Additional names

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Additional scientific names

Microrasbora erythromicron


Sexing[edit]

The male is more colourful than the female.


Tank compatibility[edit]

A sociable little fish appreciating company of it's own, keep in a group of at least 6. Due to it's small size, any tank mates would have to be carefully considered.


Diet[edit]

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


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Needs soft water to thrive. Provide open swimming space as well as dense planting to hide in.


Behaviour[edit]

Loosely shoaling active fish.


Identification[edit]

This little fish has a blue-green base colour with light vertical bars down the flanks.

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