The Green Rasbora is a small, peaceful schooling fish admired for its bright green-blue iridescent colouration and lively swimming behaviour. Its shimmering body stands out beautifully in planted aquariums, making it an excellent choice for peaceful nano and community setups.
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Adult size: Approximately 2–3 cm
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Temperament: Peaceful and social
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Social behaviour: Schooling/shoaling species and should be kept in groups of at least 8–10, with larger groups preferred
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Tank mates: Suitable with other small peaceful fish such as rasboras, small tetras, pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus and peaceful shrimp
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Avoid with: Large, aggressive or highly boisterous fish that may intimidate or eat them
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Recommended temperature: 23–28°C
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Recommended pH: Approximately 5.5–7.5
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Water hardness: Soft to moderately hard
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Minimum tank size: Around 30–40 L for a small group, with larger tanks preferred for bigger schools
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Tank setup: Best kept in a mature, planted aquarium with gentle filtration, shaded areas and plenty of open swimming space
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Diet: Omnivorous; feed fine flakes, micro pellets and small frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia and cyclops
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Care level: Beginner to intermediate
Neon Green Rasboras are social fish that should not be kept alone. A larger school helps them feel secure, encourages more natural behaviour and creates a much more impressive shimmering display throughout the aquarium.
Live fish are sold subject to availability and may vary slightly in size and colouration. Please review our livestock shipping and DOA guarantee before ordering.
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