Neon Red Rasbora

Neon Red Rasbora

The neon red rasbora (Microrasbora rubescens), also known as the Burmese red dwarf rasbora or cardinal rasbora, is a small, peaceful freshwater schooling fish known for its warm reddish-orange coloration and slender body. Native to Myanmar, these micro fish are an excellent choice for nano tanks, planted aquariums and peaceful community setups.

A well-planted aquarium with gentle filtration and plenty of cover provides an ideal environment. Feed a varied diet of crushed flake, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, and other appropriately sized frozen or live foods.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: These fish come from cool, clear, hard-water lakes and ponds in Myanmar. Give them dense plants, gentle filtration and plenty of cover. They do not need very warm water, and stable, slightly alkaline water suits them.

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 small, peaceful fish that like similar water, such as celestial pearl danios, micro rasboras, small livebearers and dwarf shrimp. Avoid large or boisterous fish.

Good to know: They are a little shy at first; plenty of plants and a group of their own kind help them settle in and color up.