Strawberry Rasbora (Boraras naevus)

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur

25–28 °C

pH

5–6.5

GH-Härte

5–12 dGH

Größe ausgewachsen

1–1.4 cm

Mindestaquarium

25 L

Schwimmebene

Middle of the water column

Schwierigkeit

Mittel

Charakter

Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch

Herkunft

Southeast Asia

Artübersicht

From the waters of Southeast Asia comes Boraras naevus, a member of the family Cyprinidae. A restless micropredator of the surface film, evolved for open, sunlit water. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 1–1.4 cm. Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Generous swimming room, a big school and clean water cover nearly all of its care. Maintain 25–28 °C at pH 5–6.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

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

• Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school

Nicht vergesellschaften mit

• Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Fortpflanzungsart

Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works