Family: Cyprinidae
Strawberry Rasbora — a Cyprinidae from Southeast Asia, peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Reaches 1–1.4 cm; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. 25–28 °C.
Boraras naevus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch and small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods, it grows to 1–1.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 25–28 °C range. Other Boraras species in our database include Boraras brigittae, Boraras maculatus, Boraras merah.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them.
Set the heater to 25–28 °C and avoid swings. pH 5–6.5, GH 5–12 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 1–1.4 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 25 litres.
Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch; groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Good company: Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school. Keep away from Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface.
Comes from Southeast Asia: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works. Males often slimmer and more colourful.