CARE

Experience Level: Beginner

Size: 0.5-0.75 inches (1.25-2 cm)

Minimum Tank Size: 5 gal (19 L)

Temperament: Peaceful

Temperature: 20°-28°C

Lifespan: 5 to 8 years

OVERVIEW

The Chili Rasbora is native to the island of Borneo in Indonesia. These fish inhabit slow-moving black water creeks and rivers, where they feed primarily on insect larvae, particularly mosquito larvae.

Chili rasboras travel together in large groups, depending on the “safety in numbers” strategy employed by many fish. 

They spawn almost continuously, scattering their eggs into the tangles of aquatic plants that hug the riverbanks, leaving the fry to fend for themselves. 

Scientific Name: Boraras Brigittae

Note: Due to variations within species, the fish you receive may not be identical to the image provided.