{"product_id":"dwarf-rasbora-rasbora-maculata","title":"Dwarf Rasbora - Rasbora maculata","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Rasbora – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoraras maculatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a tiny, peaceful shoaling fish with warm red-orange colour, delicate dark spotting and a lively but gentle nature. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePygmy Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotted Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or under the older name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasbora maculata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this miniature species is best suited to mature planted aquariums, blackwater-style nano displays and calm communities with very small tank mates. Its small size makes it appealing for compact aquascapes, but it needs stable water, fine foods and a proper group to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pygmy Rasbora, Spotted Rasbora, Dwarf Spotted Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoraras maculatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasbora maculata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rasbora \/ Shoaling Cyprinid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoraras maculatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of Malaysia, Indonesia and southern Thailand. It is associated with quiet forest streams, peat swamp habitats, shallow pools and slow-moving acidic waters where vegetation, leaf litter and submerged roots provide cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese habitats are often soft, tannin-stained and shaded, with very small food items available among plants and organic debris. In the aquarium, Dwarf Rasboras do best in a mature planted setup with gentle flow, subdued lighting, floating plants and stable water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Rasboras are among the smallest commonly kept aquarium fish. They have a slim, delicate body with red, orange or copper tones and several dark blotches or spots along the body, usually including a more obvious central body mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour intensity varies with sex, age, diet, lighting and confidence. Males are often slimmer and more brightly coloured, while females are usually fuller-bodied, especially when mature. Adults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a true nano fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is best suited to mature planted nano aquariums, blackwater-inspired displays and peaceful micro-community tanks. It looks especially good in aquariums with dark substrate, fine-leaved plants, floating plants, driftwood and gentle tannin staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Rasboras are very peaceful, but their tiny size means they can easily be stressed, outcompeted or eaten by larger fish. They are not suitable for busy general community aquariums with boisterous tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 litres for a group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–60 litres or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for better stability and a larger shoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a group of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least 8–10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 or more preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where space allows. Larger groups help the fish feel secure, improve colour and create more natural shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.0–7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf Rasboras show their best colour in soft, slightly acidic, mature aquariums with gentle flow and stable water quality. Avoid unstable new tanks, harsh lighting, strong current and sudden water changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Rasboras are peaceful, timid shoaling fish. Suitable tank mates include other tiny peaceful species such as small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoraras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, small ember-style tetras, peaceful shrimp in planted aquariums, Otocinclus, pygmy cory-type catfish and very small rasboras that enjoy similar calm conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large fish, aggressive species, fin-nippers, boisterous barbs, large gourami, cichlids and fast-feeding tank mates that may outcompete them. They should not be kept singly or in small numbers, as this can make them nervous and dull in colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Rasboras are tiny omnivorous micropredators. In nature, they feed on very small invertebrates such as tiny worms, crustaceans and insect larvae. In the aquarium, offer crushed fine flakes, micro pellets, powdered fry foods and small floating or slow-sinking foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with suitably sized frozen or live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brineshrimp, microworms and vinegar eels. Their mouths are extremely small, so food size is important. Feed small amounts that are eaten quickly to protect water quality in nano aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a gentle shoaling fish that spends most of its time in the middle and upper areas of the aquarium, moving among plants and open spaces in loose groups. When settled, males may display brighter colour and compete subtly with each other without serious aggression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Rasboras can be shy in bright, bare tanks but become much more visible in planted aquariums with floating cover. Breeding may occur in mature, soft-water setups, with eggs scattered among fine plants or moss, although adults may eat eggs and fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a mature, stable aquarium and avoid adding this species to a brand-new setup. Provide gentle filtration, fine foods, planted cover and peaceful tank mates of similar size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they are very small, Dwarf Rasboras are sensitive to poor water quality, sudden changes and rough handling. Regular small water changes are better than large disruptive ones. A dark, well-planted aquarium with subdued lighting will help them show their best colour and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Usually commercially bred or farmed, with wild imports sometimes available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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