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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.

 

 

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