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[edit]

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


Tank compatibility[edit]

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[edit]

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


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

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

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