Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)

Family: Cyprinidae

A peaceful omnivore cyprinidae from India — moderate care.

Care parameters

Water temperature
25–28 °C
pH
5–6.5
GH hardness
1–8 dGH
Adult length
2.4–3.5 cm
Minimum tank
20 L
Water layer
Mid-water swimmer; keep 10+
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Origin
东亚淡水水系

Species overview

A Cyprinidae species: Boraras brigittae lives mid-water swimmer; keep 10+ over tea-stained blackwater creeks. Peaceful. Adults reach 2.4–3.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Boraras species we profile, alongside Boraras maculatus, Boraras merah, Boraras naevus.

Native biotope

Habitat
Tea-stained blackwater creeks
Flow
Still to very gentle water
Dissolved O₂
Average oxygen needs

Aquascape & hardware

Substrate
Aquasoil
Hardscape
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plants
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperament, diet & tankmates

Schooling
Keep 10+; larger groups settle better
Diet
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Recommended tankmates
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Avoid keeping with
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Breeding & notes

Sexual dimorphism
雌鱼腹部更圆润
Breeding method
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; 极软酸性水配合换水降温刺激

Frequently asked questions

Is Chili Rasbora easy to keep?

Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful. Keep 10+; larger groups settle better.

What temperature and water chemistry does Chili Rasbora need?

Set the heater to 25–28 °C and avoid swings. pH 5–6.5, GH 1–8 dGH suit it.

How big does Chili Rasbora get, and what tank size?

Expect 2.4–3.5 cm as an adult, living mid-water swimmer; keep 10+. A 20 L tank or larger gives it room.

What does Chili Rasbora eat?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.

Can Chili Rasbora live with other fish?

Peaceful. Recommended tankmates: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Where does Chili Rasbora come from?

Its home waters are 东亚淡水水系 — tea-stained blackwater creeks, with still to very gentle water.

Does Chili Rasbora jump?

A confirmed jumper: fit a tight lid and lower the waterline slightly.

How does Chili Rasbora breed?

In the aquarium: egg-scatterer over fine plants; 极软酸性水配合换水降温刺激. 雌鱼腹部更圆润.