Species Profile
Dwarf Rasbora
Boraras maculatus
Rasboraspeaceful
Adult size
1″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
4.5–6.5
Schooling
Group of 8+
Water level
mid
Diet
Micro foods, baby brine shrimp
Notes
Orange-red body with distinctive black spots near the tail. Sometimes called the strawberry rasbora. Wants soft acidic blackwater conditions; pair with botanical leaf litter for the natural look they evolved in.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Dwarf Rasbora
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Dwarf Rasborain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Cardinal Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Ember Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Serpae Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Rummynose Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Harlequin Rasbora
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Chili Rasbora
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥5gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Celestial Pearl Danio
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Honey Gourami
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
German Blue Ram
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Pygmy Corydoras
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Otocinclus
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥10gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
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