Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
Also known as: Mosquito Rasbora

Scientific Name: Boraras brigittae
Origin: Blackwater streams and peat swamps of Borneo, Indonesia

? Overview:
Tiny but vibrant, the Chili Rasbora is a favorite among nano tank enthusiasts and planted tank lovers. With its fiery red body and subtle black lateral stripe, this peaceful micro fish adds dazzling color and lively motion to aquariums—especially when kept in large schools.

Despite its small size, the Chili Rasbora has a big impact in aquascapes and biotope setups.

✨ Features:

• Brilliant red coloration with a black horizontal line

• Grows to just 0.7 inches

• Peaceful, schooling nature

• Perfect for nano aquariums and planted tanks

• Thrives in soft, tannin-rich blackwater setups

? Care Information:

• Temperament: Peaceful, social

• Max Size: ~0.7–0.8 inches

• Diet: Omnivore – enjoys micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia

• Temperature: 72–82°F

• pH: 5.0–7.0

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately soft

• Tank Size: 5+ gallons (larger preferred for groups)

? Tank Setup Tips:

• Best kept in schools of 8+ for natural behavior and vibrant display

• Provide dense plants, leaf litter, and subdued lighting

• Ideal for blackwater setups with Indian almond leaves or botanicals

• Compatible with shrimp and other peaceful nano fish (like other Boraras species, pygmy corydoras, or ember tetras)

? Breeding:
Chili Rasboras are egg scatterers. While they can spawn in home tanks, eggs and fry are often eaten. Breeding success increases in separate breeding tanks with fine-leafed plants or spawning mops. Fry require infusoria or powdered fry food initially.

? Why Choose Chili Rasboras?

• Bright color for small tanks

• Easygoing and peaceful

• Schooling nature adds dynamic motion

• Pairs beautifully with aquascapes and shrimp