Chili rasbora size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 2 cm. The largest on record measured 3.5 cm (total length). The largest of the 4 Boraras species on LumaReef (Strawberry Rasbora is the smallest, 1.3 cm).

Chili rasbora tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 45 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Chili rasbora water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 5.0–7.0, hardness 1–8 °dGH. Warmer than most Boraras on LumaReef (20–28 °C).

Chili rasbora tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 66 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Ember tetra, Green neon tetra, and Lambchop rasbora.

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Chili rasbora

Boraras brigittae

Tiny and timid, drifting through the plants as a loose red cloud.

The Chili rasbora (Boraras brigittae) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Danionidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 2 cm; the largest on record measured 3.5 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 45 cm long and water at 24–28 °C.

Size: 2 cm
Smallest tank: 45 cm
Temperature: 24–28 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature24–28 °C

pH5.0–7.0

Hardness1–8 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 10 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres65 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres180 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres300 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres650 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres1,200 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres1,440 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along66 species

and 42 more species

Caution20 species

Not together13 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Largest on record: 3.5 cmtotal length

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyDanionidae
GenusBoraras
SpeciesBoraras brigittae

Quick answers

Chili rasbora size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 2 cm. The largest on record measured 3.5 cm (total length). The largest of the 4 Boraras species on LumaReef (Strawberry Rasbora is the smallest, 1.3 cm).
Chili rasbora tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 45 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Chili rasbora water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 5.0–7.0, hardness 1–8 °dGH. Warmer than most Boraras on LumaReef (20–28 °C).
Chili rasbora tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 66 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Ember tetra, Green neon tetra, and Lambchop rasbora.
Chili rasbora: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 10 together.
Chili rasbora and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.