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Chili Rasboras, also known as Mosquito Rasboras, are a super popular freshwater nano fish. The scientific name for Chili Rasboras is Boraras brigittae. Chili Rasboras actually don't display aggression at all when kept in numbers of 3+. They can even be kept with shrimp due to their peaceful temperament! They live 4-8 years and their vibrant color adds color and activity to the tank. Their coloration is even better when kept in groups of 10 or more.
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Chili Rasboras
Boraras brigittae, or Chili Rasboras, are an absolute favorite nano fish. They have the most amazing coloration in groups of 10 or more, so we recommend keeping them in larger groups. They reach a maximum size of about 1" and the purchase size is usually smaller.
Chili Rasbora Behavior
Chili Rasboras are peaceful and friendly with other tank mates, especially when kept in groups of 3 or more.
Chili Rasbora Care
We are currently feeding our Chili Rasboras NorthFin Fry Food. They also really love our Baby Shrimp Powder
Buying Chili Rasboras
Chili Rasboras are an excellent addition to planted tanks OR tanks with shrimp due to their peaceful temperament.
Scientific Name: Boraras Brigittae
Common Name: Chili Rasbora
Other Common Name: Mosquito Rasbora
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Micropredator. Will easily accept high-quality dry and frozen foods. Requires a varied diet for optimal health and coloration.
Breeding: Easy
Care Level: Easy
Origin: Indonesia
Found in Wild: Yes
Life Span: 4-8 years
Full Grown Size: Approx. .6-.8 inches (1.5-2 cm)
Approximate Purchase Size: .25-.5 inch (.6-1.3 cm)
General Water Parameters:
pH Range: 6.2 - 8.0, Ideal pH: 7.2
Temperature Range: 65 - 80, Ideal Temperature: 73
GH Range: 63 - 15 dkh Ideal Hardness: 8 dkh
KH Range: .3-7 dkh Ideal Hardness 4 dkh
TDS Range: 150-300
Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallon
Currently Being Fed: Baby Shrimp Food
How big do Chili Rasboras get?
At a maximum size of around 0.8 - 1 inch, Chili Rasboras stay quite small.
How many Chili Rasboras can I keep per gallon?
We recommend no less than 2 fish per gallon (mininum of 5 gallon tank). They thrive in larger numbers of 20 or more. They become more peaceful and colorful in larger numbers.
How long do Chili Rasboras live?
4-8 years is the average lifespan of a Chili Rasbora.
Are Chili Rasboras easy to Breed?
Breeding Chili Rasboras is easy. In fact, it's a little too easy. These fish are continuous spawners. This means that they will lay eggs regularly if conditions are good. However, the fry are often eaten by the adults. So, to prevent this, set up a separate cycled breeding tank, which is the best option if you want to actively breed them. You’ll have a higher chance of preserving Chilli Rasbora fry if you remove the adults after they’ve spawned.
What is the diet of Chili Rasboras?
Chili Rasboras will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of mostly carnivorous foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and live, frozen, or freeze-dried Artemia are great. We also feed them baby shrimp food powder.
What are the best tankmates for Chili Rasboras?
Chili Rasboras, in general, are incredibly peaceful fish and get along with other fish AND shrimp. We recommend keeping chili rasboras in large numbers (20+ is ideal) because they are known to thrive when schooling together.
Feel free to add shrimp, Dwarf Orange Crayfish, snails, and other peaceful fish to your tank with them. They also LOVE planted tanks due to extra nutrients and hiding places.
What is the best way to Acclimate my new Chili Rasboras?
When adding new tankmates to your already existing tank, it is important to take the proper steps in introducing and acclimating them into their new home. The whole process is extremely stressful for the fish. Acclimation is important for fish as it allows them time to adjust to the temperature and parameters of their new environment. By doing this correctly, you will reduce the chances of shock or death of your new crayfish. We recommend drip acclimation for fish as it is generally the best option to adjust them slowly to your tank. You can find our Premium Drip Acclimation Kit here.
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