Micro Rasbora (Boraras micros)
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Micro Rasbora
Boraras micros
38 Litres (10 US G.)
1-1.3cm (0.4-0.5 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
8-10 °d
1:2 M:F
3-8 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Origin
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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.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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