Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

🔥 Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Danio erythromicron)

Add a shimmering jewel-like presence to your aquarium with the stunning Emerald Dwarf Rasbora. This tiny schooling fish is known for its iridescent emerald-green body with delicate vertical striping, creating a sparkling effect as it moves through planted aquascapes.

Perfect for nano and species-focused aquariums, these fish bring refined colour and constant gentle movement without overwhelming the tank.

🌿 Why Choose Emerald Dwarf Rasbora?

💚 Iridescent emerald-green shimmer
🐠 Tiny, peaceful schooling nano fish
🌱 Ideal for planted and aquascaped tanks
🧘 Very calm and non-aggressive temperament
⭐ Highly prized nano species in the UK

When kept in groups, Emerald Dwarf Rasboras form tight, coordinated shoals that glint like living gemstones among plants.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Danio erythromicron
📛 Common Name: Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
🏠 Tank Size: 30L+ (nano suitable)
🌡️ Temperature: 22–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Very peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Micro foods, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia
👥 Group Size: 8–10+ recommended

Emerald Dwarf Rasboras thrive in well-planted aquariums with stable conditions and gentle flow. They prefer mature tanks with plenty of fine plants and cover.

🐠 Compatibility

Best suited to nano community aquariums. Ideal tank mates include other small rasboras, pygmy Corydoras, shrimp, and snails. Avoid larger or aggressive fish that may outcompete them for food.

Important Notes

These fish are small and somewhat delicate, and do best in established aquariums. Keeping them in larger groups enhances colour intensity and encourages natural schooling behaviour.

The Emerald Dwarf Rasbora is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a rare, elegant nano fish that adds shimmering green colour and subtle movement to planted aquariums.