Maculata Dwarf Spotted Red Rasbora

Maculata Dwarf Spotted Red Rasbora: The species of dwarf rasbora is very peaceful. It is a shoaling fish, it should always be kept in groups of eight or more fish.

Maculata Dwarf Spotted Red Rasboras will be more vibrant and active in larger shoals. Due to their shy nature and small size, they are not suitable for community aquariums.

It can be added in aquariums with shrimp and other very small and timid fish species.

It is an excellent option for aquascaped tanks where plants take center stage.

The Dwarf or Spotted rasbora is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore in South Eastern Asia.

This species has also been reported to be present on Borneo and Sumatra, though these reports are less reliable. Peninsular Malaysia has a large population, while the other countries have smaller populations. The hues and patterns of various populations from various nations vary.

The Dwarf rasbora lives in black water streams and rivers that are connected to peat swamps in the wild. In dark water, it lives alongside fallen leaves and branches (the tannins that give the water its dark color).

In most of these places, the water is very soft and very acidic. They are frequently found in environments with pH values as low as 4.0. This species’ habitat is under threat from farming and human development.

I. Size

• Average Adult Size: .75 inches (2 cm)
• Maximum Adult Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
• Swimming Level: top and middle level

II. You would love the fish because…

Maculata Dwarf Spotted Red Rasbora is one of the smallest species of rasbora is the dwarf. This fish has black spots on its body and is red.

Dwarf rasboras are peaceful fish that like to be with their own kind. The fish need a lot of places to hide.

The anal fins and tails of dwarf rasboras have dark splotches in the center, giving them a reddish-orange coloration.

The fish has forked-shaped tails and rayed dorsal fins. Female dwarf rasboras have brighter colors and are slimmer than males.

Population, diet, and location all influence coloration and patterns.

Since they resemble clown rasboras, dwarf rasboras were once thought to be their juveniles. However, additional research revealed that each dwarf rasbora species is truly unique.

When stressed, dwarf rasboras lose their vibrant red color. Male dwarf rasboras become more colorful, and female dwarf rasboras become noticeably larger during breeding.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

• Recommended: 6 or more
• Recommended Male/Female – 1:1
• Overall hostility: Peaceful
• Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
• Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful

IV. Species compatibility

• Cherry Barbs
• Harlequin Rasboras
• Zebra Danios
• Small Cyprinids
• Neon Gold
• Glowlight
• small Tetras
• Dwarf Pencilfish
• Pea Puffer Fish
• Sparkling & Dwarf Gouramis
• Bettas
• Endler’s Livebearers & Guppies
• Corydoras
• Otocinclus
• other dwarf Catfish.

V. How to feed this species?

They eat micro worms, seed shrimp, daphnia, bug larvae, and other free-swimming invertebrates. What exactly is this? Another reason to keep them in planted aquariums is because plants support the circumstances in which small organisms thrive.

Recommended food

• Tetra Bits Complete fish food

• TAIYO Bits Complete fish food

Word for the wise

Aquarium Lid

Live Plants

Driftwood

Rocks

Live, frozen food

Aquarium Starter Kit

Filter

Heater

Thermometer

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