Least Rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Least Rasbora es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de Sudeste de Asia. Alcanza 3–4.4 cm; temperatura 25–28 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
25–28 °C
pH
5–6.5
Dureza GH
5–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto
3–4.4 cm
Tanque mínimo
25 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch
Origen
Sudeste de Asia

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species native to Southeast Asia: Boraras urophthalmoides lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch. Adults reach 3–4.4 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Boraras species we profile, alongside Boraras brigittae, Boraras maculatus, Boraras merah.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
Corriente
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
Oxígeno disuelto
Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine gravel and sand
Decoración dura
Water-worn stones and driftwood
Plantas
Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them
Dieta
Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school
Evitar con
  • Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Método de cría
Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Least Rasbora?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Least Rasbora?

Mantén el agua a 25–28 °C. 25.0–28.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Least Rasbora y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 3–4.4 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 25 L.

¿Qué come Least Rasbora?

Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Least Rasbora con otros peces?

Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch; Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Buenos compañeros: Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school.No convive con Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface.

¿De dónde es originario Least Rasbora?

Su hábitat natural es Sudeste de Asia, en clear streams and rivers over gravel.

¿Least Rasbora salta?

Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.

¿Cómo se reproduce Least Rasbora?

Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works. Males often slimmer and more colourful.