Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)

Chili Rasbora

Boraras brigittae

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Colors best in a dense group in a planted tank with dark substrate. Leaves adult shrimp alone but will eat newborn shrimplets.

Adult size
0.8 in
Smallest tank
5 gal
Keep them in groups of
8+
Temperature
68–82 °F
pH · hardness
5–7 · 1–10 dGH
Food
Micropredator: crushed flakes, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp

Gets along with

Think twice about

Easy plants for the same tank

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.