Family: Cyprinidae
A peaceful omnivore cyprinidae from Southeast Asia (southern Thailand, the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra) — moderate care.
Boraras maculatus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 1.8–2.5 cm and prefers 24–26 °C water. Other Boraras species in our database include Boraras brigittae, Boraras merah, Boraras naevus.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep 10+; larger groups settle better.
Hold 24–26 °C and keep it stable — 24–26 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Adults reach 1.8–2.5 cm; it is mid-water swimmer; keep 10+. Plan for at least 25 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
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.
Its home waters are 东南亚（泰国南部、马来西亚半岛、苏门答腊） — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with still to very gentle water.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.