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Clown Spot Dwarf Rasbora
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Clown spot dwarf rasboras only grow to less than an inch but have a very visible clown spot pattern. These rasboras look great in small planted aquariums, and they get along with fancy shrimp and other gentle tank mates. Please do not confuse these with the similarly named, large and expensive clown rasbora. AquariumFish.com recommends a school of at least six.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Boraras maculatus |
| Origin | Malaysia, Singapore and Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 1" |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Diet | Omnivore (tiny foods) |
| Water Temperature | 72–80°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. ½" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them dense plants, floating plants, a dark substrate and gentle filtration (a sponge filter is ideal, since they are small enough to be pulled into strong intakes). Soft, slightly acidic water brings out their best color.
Feeding: Feed crushed flake or micro pellets once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Keep them with other tiny, peaceful fish such as other micro rasboras, small tetras, pygmy corydoras, otocinclus and dwarf shrimp. Avoid large or boisterous fish, which can eat or stress them.
Good to know: Micro rasboras show their best color and natural schooling behavior in larger groups and well-planted tanks.
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