Micro Rasbora (Boraras micros)

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Micro Rasbora

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Micro Rasbora

Boraras micros

38 Litres (10 US G.)

1-1.3cm (0.4-0.5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.0

25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

8-10 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-8 years

Family

Cyprinidae






Sexing

Males are bright orange, females are tan to light orange.


Tank compatibility

A peaceful shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Due to their size should only be kept with equally small fish such as Pygmy Corydoras.


Diet

Should accept most small foods such as small pellets or flake as well as live/frozen foods like brine shrimp.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

Soft and acidic water are best for them. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0, and nitrates less than 10.

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