Family: Cyprinidae
Merah Dwarf Barb — a Cyprinidae from Southeast Asia, peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Reaches 1.5–2.2 cm; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. 25–28 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to Southeast Asia: Boraras merah lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Adults reach 1.5–2.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Boraras species we profile, alongside Boraras brigittae, Boraras maculatus, Boraras naevus.
A moderate-level species: peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 25–28 °C and keep it stable — 25.0–28.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 1.5–2.2 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 25 L tank or larger gives it room.
Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Good company: Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss. Keep away from Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.
Comes from Southeast Asia: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works. Males often slimmer and more colourful.