Blue Eye Rasbora

Blue Eye Rasbora (Brevibora dorsiocellata)

Description:

The Blue Eye Rasbora is a small, elegant schooling fish admired for its subtle beauty and distinctive bright blue eyes. Native to Southeast Asia, this peaceful rasbora features a slender silver body with a dark lateral marking and an iridescent eye that catches the light beautifully. Its calm nature and schooling behavior make it an excellent choice for planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks.

Features:

• Distinctive bright blue eyes that shimmer under aquarium lighting
• Slender silver body with a subtle dark lateral marking
• Peaceful schooling fish—best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Ideal for planted, blackwater, or natural-style aquariums

Care Instructions:

• Tank Size: Minimum 15 gallons for a small school
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water
• Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)
• Diet: Omnivorous; accepts quality flakes, micro pellets, and live/frozen foods like daphnia and brine shrimp
• Compatibility: Excellent with other peaceful small fish such as tetras, small barbs, corydoras, and shrimp