Spotted Rasboras Care Guide
Boraras maculatus
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Bioload Score
760
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 0.98"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 4 – 7
- Min Tank Size
- 20L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 8 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats tiny zooplankton, small aquatic invertebrates, and algae-rich plant material.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other Boraras species, small peaceful rasboras, pygmy corydoras, otocinclus, and freshwater shrimp of compatible size.
Good to Know
Boraras maculatus was once classified in the genus Rasbora, but its name was changed to Boraras to reflect its distinctive miniature body form.
Gender Differences
Males are usually slimmer and more intensely coloured, while females are deeper-bodied and often slightly larger.
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