Merah Rasbora

The Merah Rasbora is an amazing fish with a great temperament. They are very timid so this makes them a great addition to a shrimp or snail tank. The Merah Rasbora can reach lengths of just under 1 inch. Their scientific name is Boraras merah.

We recommend keeping these fish in groups of 10 or more due to their timid nature.

In nature, these fish come from slow-moving black water streams. They prefer lots of leaves, wood, and rock work. Therefore, these fish are the perfect addition to a well-planted buffered aquarium (PH less than 7). In nature, the Merah Rasbora feed on microorganisms and small insects.

Our Tank Parameters

• Ph: 7.2 to 7.5
• Gh: 8 to 16
• Kh:  4 to 7
• TDS: 180 to 250
• Temp: 70 to 74

Tank Recommendations

• Leaves: Indian Almond or Guava
• Wood: Malaysian or Mopani
• Cones: Alder Cones
• Other: A buffered substrate as they prefer soft acidic water