Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

The Emerald Dwarf Rasbora is a tiny jewel of the aquarium world. With shimmering emerald-blue vertical striping and a glowing orange-red face and fins, this nano fish brings vibrant color and peaceful energy to planted tanks. Small but eye-catching, they are perfect for nano and aquascaped aquariums.

Tank Size:
• Minimum 10 gallons
• Ideal for nano or heavily planted tanks

Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 72–78°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Soft to moderately hard water
• Stable, clean water is very important

Temperament:
• Peaceful and shy
• Best kept in schools of 6 or more
• Compatible with other small, non-aggressive fish

Tank Setup:
• Heavily planted tank recommended
• Dark substrate enhances their color
• Gentle filtration
• Plenty of hiding spots

 Food

Emerald Dwarf Rasboras are micropredators and prefer small foods:

• Crushed high-quality micro pellets
• Fine flakes
• Baby brine shrimp
• Daphnia
• Microworms

Small, frequent feedings help maintain their color and health.

Fun Facts

• Despite the name, they are technically a danio species.
• Their vertical striping becomes more intense during breeding displays.
• Males show brighter colors when competing for females.
• They look stunning in planted aquascapes with dark backgrounds.