Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)

Quarantined nano rasbora for planted and community aquariums in Canada.

The Chili Rasbora is one of the most popular nano schooling fish for planted aquariums, known for its intense red coloration, tiny adult size, and peaceful behaviour. It is especially valued in aquascapes and shrimp-friendly planted tanks where scale and subtle movement matter.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Iconic red nano fish for planted aquariums
• Peaceful schooling behaviour in mature nano setups
• Popular choice for shrimp-friendly aquascapes

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Provide a mature planted aquarium with gentle flow, stable water, shaded areas, and very small foods. They are tiny fish and should not be mixed with large or aggressive tankmates.

Best kept in a group. Larger groups improve confidence, colour, and natural schooling behaviour.

Feeding

Feed crushed flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen/live micro foods that are small enough for their tiny mouths.

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 brigittae
• 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 Chili Rasbora good for shrimp tanks?
It is one of the better fish choices for adult shrimp tanks, though very tiny baby shrimp may still be eaten.

Why do Chili Rasboras need a mature aquarium?
Their small size makes them more sensitive to unstable new tanks and poor feeding competition.

How many Chili Rasboras should I keep?
A group is strongly recommended; they are far more confident in numbers.

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