Merah Dwarf Barb (Boraras merah)

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur

25–28 °C

pH

5–6.5

GH-Härte

5–12 dGH

Größe ausgewachsen

1.5–2.2 cm

Mindestaquarium

25 L

Schwimmebene

Bottom-dwelling

Schwierigkeit

Mittel

Charakter

Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch

Herkunft

Southeast Asia

Artübersicht

Boraras merah is a Cyprinidae from Southeast Asia. Built for speed in clear streams — colour, condition and courage all track water quality. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 1.5–2.2 cm. Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Cover the surface with floating plants, keep the school large, and maintain spotless water. Maintain 25–28 °C at pH 5–6.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum

Clear streams and rivers over gravel

Strömung

Moderate, well-oxygenated current

Gelöster Sauerstoff

Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat

Fine gravel and sand

Harte Dekoration

Water-worn stones and driftwood

Pflanzen

Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten

Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them

Fütterung

Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods

Empfohlene Mitbewohner

• Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss

Nicht vergesellschaften mit

• Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Fortpflanzungsart

Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works