{"product_id":"dwarf-chilli-rasbora","title":"Dwarf Chilli Rasbora","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Dwarf Chilli Rasbora\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Chilli Rasboras, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eChilli Rasboras\u003c\/strong\u003e, are tiny and beautifully coloured schooling fish prized for their vivid \u003cstrong\u003ered-orange bodies and dark horizontal markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their miniature size makes them one of the best choices for nano aquariums and planted freshwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their small size, they become particularly impressive when kept in a proper group. In a mature planted aquarium, a school of Chilli Rasboras will spend much of its time moving through the midwater and amongst plants, creating a natural and lively display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey thrive in heavily planted aquariums with areas of cover, floating plants, moss and gentle water movement. They are naturally suited to soft, slightly acidic environments and generally appreciate stable, mature aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir tiny mouths mean appropriately sized food is important. High-quality micro pellets, crushed flakes and small frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp and daphnia are excellent choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, colourful and incredibly small, Dwarf Chilli Rasboras are an excellent choice for nano aquariums and planted community tanks with similarly sized tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBoraras brigittae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Chilli Rasbora \/ Chilli Rasbora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Schooling Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0–7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Micro-predator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nano aquariums, planted tanks, shrimp tanks and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Dwarf Chilli Rasboras should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are schooling fish and should ideally be kept in a group of \u003cstrong\u003e8 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. Larger groups allow them to display more natural behaviour and usually result in a more impressive school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Chilli Rasboras suitable for nano tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Their tiny adult size makes them one of the best schooling fish for appropriately sized nano aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Dwarf Chilli Rasboras eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir small mouths require appropriately sized foods. Feed quality micro pellets or crushed flakes, supplemented with baby brine shrimp, daphnia and other small frozen or live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Dwarf Chilli Rasboras peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are extremely peaceful and are best kept with other small, gentle species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Chilli Rasboras live with shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally compatible with adult freshwater shrimp. However, they may eat newly hatched shrimplets if they encounter them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping too few fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChilli Rasboras are schooling fish and should be kept in a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with large fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir tiny size makes them easy prey for larger community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing strong water flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are small fish and generally prefer gentle circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding food that is too large\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir mouths are extremely small. 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