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Rasbora
Dwarf Rasbora (Rasbora maculata)
| Synonyms: | Spotted Rasbora |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 1"
(2.5 cm) Temp: 77-84 F ( C) Tank: 12" ( cm) minimum |
| Requirements: | Dense planting, and dim lighting. Make sure to keep up water parameters. |
| Diet: | Very small live food, or crushed flakes. |
| Breeding: | Very soft water, pH of about 6, in their normal tank with dense cover, some young will likely survive. Females plumper. |
| Sociability: | Keep in schools. Only keep with other very small fish. |
| Related Spec: | (Rasbora urophthalma) Ocellated Dwarf Rasbora, up to 79 F |
| Special Info: | This is one of the smaller fish, and should be kept with comparative sized fish. |