Chili Rasbora Care Guide
Boraras brigittae · Moderate care · 5 gallon minimum
A tiny, fiery-red nano fish perfect for planted desktop tanks; best in soft water and big shoals.
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How big does a chili rasbora get?
A chili rasbora (Boraras brigittae) reaches about 0.7 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a chili rasbora a minimum of 5 gallons, with water at 76–82°F and a pH of 4.5–7. Keep them in groups of at least 8 — they are shoaling fish and become stressed and washed-out alone. As a moderate-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a chili rasbora with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the chili rasbora
Boraras brigittae, also known as the chili rasbora or mosquito rasbora, is a very small species of ray-finned fish in the family Danionidae. It is endemic to the swamps of South West Borneo, Indonesia. It is a popular aquarium fish due to its small size and colorful appearance.
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