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Species Profiles -> Cyprinids -> Dwarf 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 plantings, and dim lightig. 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 comparatie sized fish.

 

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