Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Chili Rasbora. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Boraras brigittae
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A two-centimetre blackwater jewel that turns deep red in soft, tannin-stained water. Needs a large group and nano-sized tankmates; its mouth is too small for standard flake.
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Everything you need to keep Chili Rasbora healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Chili Rasbora. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 5–7 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Chili Rasbora is micropredator — tiny live and frozen foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Chili Rasbora is generally peaceful nano shoaler. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful nano shoaler tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Chili Rasbora vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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