Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora is a great option if you want to add color and life to your aquarium! These are tiny fish with big personalities, scientifically known as Celestichthys erythromicron.

These freshwater fish are very curious and active in a well-decorated environment. They are frequently seen playing or sparring with other people.

The Emerald Dwarf Rasbora is only found in Myanmar’s Lake Inle. Wild populations are at risk as this clear, shallow lake rapidly alters. Fortunately, this species is eager to reproduce, resulting in healthy aquarium trade numbers.

These fish are excellent additions to both large and small tanks due to their beautiful color and small size.

I. Size

• Average Adult Size: 1 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm)
• Maximum Adult Size: 1.5 inches
• Swimming Level: Top and Middle

II. You would love the fish because…

Emerald Dwarf Rasboras have a lot of striking details! You absolutely need to see them in person, even though we can describe it to you.

The bodies of these fish are long and thin. The gill plate is surrounded by semi-transparent scales and large, shimmering eyes on their heads.

Two swimming Emerald Dwarf Rasboras in a freshwater aquarium. The body color of this species is typically orange or coral pink. When compared to a background that is either dark or covered in plants, these vibrant fish really pop.

Several thick emerald green stripes cover that base color. As the fish move around the tank, the color glistens in the light, making a stunning display. The colors of the stripes may vary slightly. Some will appear bluer or purple.

These fish have a large dot on both sides of their bodies at the base of their tails. Mimicry can be found in this dot. It can fool predators in the wild because it resembles an eye.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

• Recommended: 10 gallon tank 10 – 20
• Recommended Male/Female – 2 males and multiple females
• Overall hostility: Peaceful
• Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
• Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

• Danios
• Pygmy hatchet fish
• Guppies
• Molly fish
• Cherry shrimp
• Amano shrimp
• Killifish
• Regular Ember
• Cardinal, or green tetras
• Honey or sparkling gourami
• Cory catfish
• Endler’s livebearer
• Kuhli loaches
• Snails

V. How to feed this species?

They consume anything from algae to prawns. You can give them micro-worms, brine shrimp, and Daphnia, which are all live meals. Small broken fish flakes, tetra micro granules, and live Tubifex are other important sources of nutrition.

Recommended food

• Hikari Fish Food Micro Pellet
• TetraMin Tropical Granules – Premium Choice

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