Description

This tiny fish is extremely peaceful and is ideal for the nano aquarium. It is even safe to keep with dwarf shrimp!

The Dwarf Rasbora (Boraras maculatus) is a strikingly beautiful nano fish that is very popular among aquarists due to its schooling behavior, peaceful disposition, and very small size. This schooling fish can be the highlight in any peaceful community aquarium and it is a particular standout in the planted aquarium. With optimal diet and care, many males of this species display bright ruby red coloration. This species is often confused with the very similar Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) as well as other Boraras species. In fact, there is some debate among experts as to whether the different Boraras species are in fact separate species or rather just geographic variants of a single species. The Dwarf Rasbora is distinctive in its spotting as well as the bright ruby coloration that males often display.