Phoenix Rasbora

Fish Species

Phoenix Rasbora

Boraras merah

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A minute red-orange rasbora with a dark lateral blotch and fine markings. It is best kept in a large group in a mature, densely planted nano aquarium with gentle filtration and similarly tiny tankmates.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Boraras merah

Origin Region

Borneo, Indonesia

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

2 cm | 0.8 in

Water Requirements
Southeast Asia

Temperature

24–28°C

pH

6–7.5

GH Hardness

3–12dGH

KH Alkalinity

2–8dKH

Min Tank Size

20L