Strawberry Rasbora (Boraras naevus)

The Strawberry Rasbora (Boraras naevus) is a stunning nano fish admired for its vibrant reddish-pink coloration, tiny size, and peaceful schooling behavior. This rare micro rasbora is a perfect choice for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups. When kept in a group, Strawberry Rasboras display fascinating natural behaviors and their colors become even more intense.

What We Like About This Fish
Beautiful strawberry-red coloration
One of the smallest and most attractive nano fish
Peaceful schooling behavior
Perfect for planted and aquascaped aquariums
Low bioload and suitable for nano tanks
Active and eye-catching in groups
Recommended Tank Parameters
Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons (20 liters), larger tanks recommended for a school
Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH: 5.0–7.0
KH: 1–8 dKH
Water Flow: Gentle flow

Aquarium Setup:
Strawberry Rasboras thrive in mature planted aquariums with dense vegetation, floating plants, driftwood, and subdued lighting. Dark substrates and natural decorations help enhance their vibrant coloration.

Care Guidelines

Diet:
Omnivorous; accepts high-quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other small frozen foods. A varied diet helps maintain their bright coloration.

Social Behavior:
Peaceful schooling fish. Best kept in groups of 8 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior.

Origin:
Thailand (Southeast Asia)

Average Adult Size:
0.6–0.8 inches (1.5–2 cm)

Average Purchase Size:
Around 0.5–0.6 inches (1.2–1.5 cm)

Shrimp Safe:
Generally Yes. Safe with adult dwarf shrimp, but they may eat very small shrimp fry due to their tiny predatory feeding habits. Dense plants and moss provide protection for shrimplets.