Familia: Cyprinidae
Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de el sudeste asiático (sur de Tailandia, península malaya y Sumatra). Cuidado cuidado moderado.
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.
Dificultad media. Peaceful; Keep 10+; larger groups settle better.
Mantén el agua a 24–26 °C. 24–26 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Alcanza 1.8–2.5 cm; es mid-water swimmer; keep 10+. Acuario mínimo de 25 L.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Peaceful. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Evita Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Su hábitat natural es 东南亚（泰国南部、马来西亚半岛、苏门答腊）, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.
En acuario: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.