Red Rasbora (Rasbora borapetensis ‘Red’) is a vibrant and peaceful freshwater fish with a bright red-orange body, perfect for adding color and movement to community aquariums. Its small size and active schooling nature make it ideal for planted tanks.
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Red Rasbora (Rasbora borapetensis ‘Red’) is a vibrant and peaceful freshwater fish with a bright red-orange body, perfect for adding color and movement to community aquariums. Its small size and active schooling nature make it ideal for planted tanks.
Small, laterally compressed body with a bright red-orange coloration. Fins are transparent with subtle orange or red hints. Males are slightly slimmer and more intensely colored; females are rounder and paler.
4–6 years with proper care
Omnivorous; feeds on high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and microworms. Occasional blanched vegetables can supplement their diet and enhance coloration.
Red Rasboras are excellent for community aquariums due to their peaceful nature, vibrant colors, and active schooling behavior. They bring charm and activity to planted tanks.
Beginner to Intermediate – hardy but prefers stable water conditions and proper schooling.
20+ gallons (for a small school)
6.5 to 7.5
5–15 dGH
74–80°F (23–27°C)
2 inches
Other small Rasboras, Harlequin Rasboras, small tetras, dwarf gouramis, peaceful danios. Avoid aggressive or large species.
Large, aggressive, or fin-nipping species that may stress or harm them.
Rasbora borapetensis
Cyprinidae
Southeast Asia – Thailand and Cambodia; slow-moving streams and rivers with dense vegetation.
Highly social; best kept in schools of 6 or more. Peaceful and compatible with other small community fish.
Feed 2–3 times daily with flakes, micro pellets, frozen/live foods. Occasionally supplement with finely chopped or blanched vegetables for optimal health and coloration.
Egg-scatterer; deposits eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults do not guard eggs. Condition males and females with protein-rich live foods before spawning. Fry feed on infusoria or newly hatched brine shrimp.
pH: 6.5–7.5, Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C), Hardness: 5–15 dGH, Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: <20 ppm
Sensitive to poor water quality; prone to stress, ich, and bacterial infections if water parameters fluctuate. Maintain clean water, stable conditions, and appropriate school size.
Peaceful, social, and active. Best kept in schools of 6 or more individuals to encourage natural schooling behavior. Compatible with other small, gentle community fish.
Native to Southeast Asia, primarily Thailand and Cambodia, Red Rasboras inhabit slow-moving streams and rivers with dense vegetation. Adults reach up to 2 inches. They thrive in planted aquariums with moderate water flow and open swimming areas. Suitable for beginner and intermediate aquarists due to their hardiness, peaceful behavior, and vibrant coloration.