Chili Rasbora

Chili Rasbora

Boraras brigittae

Also known as: Mosquito Rasbora

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (8+)

Tiny, jewel-like nano fish with brilliant red coloring. Perfect for heavily planted nano tanks.

Tank Size

5 gal
minimum (10+ preferred)

Temperature

68–82°F
20–28°C

pH Range

4–7
water acidity

Max Size

0.7"
1.8 cm

Lifespan

4–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers soft, acidic water with tannins. Keep in species-only or with very small, peaceful tank mates.

Feeding

Micro foods, vinegar eels, baby brine shrimp, and crushed flakes.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Green Neon Tetra 1"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Silver Hatchetfish 2.5" Pearl Danio 2.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Giant Danio 4" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Electric Blue Acara 6"

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