Red dwarf rasbora

The scientifically called Microrasbora rubescens reddish dwarf grassbora is a great little mini fish that originates from Asia. It is mainly found in Myanmar in the Inlesee, its habitats are stagnant pools, streams and swamps. With its final size of just 3 cm it does not grow too large and is well suited for a 60 liter tank.

The Beardtails have elongated bodies with flat sides and a yellow-orange to silver-blue base color. An orange side line adorns the pretty comrades, in places this shimmers turquoise. Especially during the mating season the males shine downright fiery red. The females differ in their fuller body size.

Care your favorites best in groups of at least 8-10 animals, otherwise they become very reserved. Plant the aquarium densely in places, but make sure there is enough swimming space. The substrate can be made of sand and an infrastructure of roots and stones, so that they can withdraw. Pay some attention to the water values, because the softer the water is, the sooner the animals lose their color.

Breeding is quite possible, but a spawning tank will do a good job here. The females lay their up to 30 eggs between fine-feathered water plants, whereupon they are fertilized by the male. The larvae hatch after about 72 hours and feed on their yolk sac for another 2 days. After that you can raise them with infusoria and very fine live food.