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Boraras brigittae
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| Mosquito Rasbora | |
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| Mosquito Rasbora | |
| Species | Boraras brigittae |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 1.378 in
3-3.5 cm (1.2-1.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
4-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Mosquito Rasbora, Chilli Rasbora, Brigitte Rasbora, Micro Rasbora Brigitte, Dwarf Redfin Rasbora
[edit] Sexing
- Females have broader body shape and the tail is rounded. Males are long and have a more slender body shape.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Due to this tiny fish's size, they are best kept in groups of at least 6 of their own kind in a species tank or with other very small peaceful micro fish such as Ember Tetras and Pygmy Corys.
[edit] Diet
- Flake food is a good diet for the Mosquito Rasbora. They will also take tiny pieces of bloodworm and daphnia.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- They need a spacious tank with hiding spaces and an open swimming space. Large plants are good for them to hide in such as Amazon Sword and Java Fern.
[edit] Behaviour
- They are sometimes shy and will hide among plants. They will shoal very tightly and stay together.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
