Phoenix Rasbora

Boraras merah

Also known as: Merah Rasbora, Red Dwarf Rasbora

A deep red micro rasbora under an inch long, ideal for densely planted nano tanks.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

4.5–6.8

Hardness

1–6 dGH

Max size

0.8 in

Min tank

5 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Schooling (8+)

Swim level

Middle

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

3-5 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Southern Borneo, Indonesia

Needs soft, acidic water and a mature, heavily planted tank with leaf litter and gentle flow. Keep in groups of 8 or more with only other nano-sized, peaceful fish. Feed tiny foods such as crushed flake, micro pellets and baby brine shrimp.