Phoenix Rasbora (Boraras merah)

Quarantined nano rasbora for planted and community aquariums in Canada.

The Phoenix Rasbora is a tiny Boraras species with warm red-orange colour and delicate schooling behaviour. It is a beautiful nano fish for mature planted aquariums and calm aquascapes.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Tiny red-orange nano rasbora for planted aquariums
• Peaceful schooling behaviour in calm setups
• Excellent scale for nano aquascapes

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Use a mature planted aquarium with gentle flow, stable water, and small peaceful tankmates. Avoid large fish that may view them as food.

Best kept in groups. They are more confident and colourful when kept with their own kind.

Feeding

Feed tiny micro-pellets, crushed flakes, and frozen/live micro foods.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

Colour comes from genetics, maturity, health, and proper conditioning. Topick Aquarium does not use hormones to artificially enhance fish colour.

Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard

All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Although barbs and rasboras may come from different natural habitats, stable water, gradual acclimation, healthy feeding, and a mature aquarium matter more than chasing exact wild parameters.

Care Summary

• Scientific Name: Boraras merah
• Adult Size: Approximately 1.5–2 cm
• Care Level: Intermediate
• Recommended Tank: Mature planted aquarium with stable water, small foods, and peaceful tankmates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phoenix Rasbora different from Chili Rasbora?
Yes. Phoenix Rasbora is Boraras merah, while Chili Rasbora is Boraras brigittae.

Can Phoenix Rasboras live with shrimp?
They are generally compatible with adult shrimp, but baby shrimp survival improves with dense cover.

Why are they best in mature tanks?
Tiny fish do better in stable aquariums with reliable feeding and low stress.

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