Presentation of Boraras maculata

The dwarf rasbora ( Boraras maculatus , formerly known as Rasbora maculata ) is the most well-known species of the Boraras genus in the hobby. None of these species are larger than 2-3 cm, so they are perfect candidates for nano-aquariums.

All like to be kept in soft, acidic water, rather dark reservoirs, which must nevertheless be well planted, good live food, they easily accept dried food.

Origins of boraras

The dwarf rasbora inhabits the Malay Peninsula, southern Thailand and Sumatra. Initially, it was often thought to represent the juvenile of the much larger growing species Rasbora kalochroma, but observations of fish in aquariums and their successful reproduction left no doubt about the validity of the species.

There are many varieties of dwarf rasbora which could one day turn out to be different species. Typical for each of them is the large shoulder spot, which is in any case larger than the eye. The coloring of the soil of the body depends on the variety and can range from light orange to dark red. Some populations have an additional black spot (all dwarf rasboras have three black spots: one on the shoulder, one on the origin of the anal fin, and one on the base of the caudal fin) at the beginning of the caudal peduncle just above. above the anal fin.