Chili Rasbora

🔥 Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)

Add a stunning flash of deep red to your nano aquarium with the beautiful Chili Rasbora. One of the smallest and most striking schooling fish available, this species is famous for its vibrant ruby-red body contrasted with subtle dark markings, creating a glowing effect in well-planted aquariums.

Perfect for nano and aquascaped setups, Chili Rasboras bring delicate beauty and constant movement in tiny shoals.

🌿 Why Choose Chili Rasbora?

🔴 Intense deep red colouration
🐠 Tiny nano schooling fish
🌱 Perfect for aquascapes and planted nano tanks
🧘 Peaceful and very gentle temperament
⭐ Highly sought-after nano fish in the UK

When kept in groups, Chili Rasboras form tight, delicate shoals that shimmer through plants like moving embers, especially under soft lighting.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Boraras brigittae
📛 Common Name: Chili Rasbora
🏠 Tank Size: 20L+ (nano setups)
🌡️ Temperature: 24–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 5.0–7.0
🧘 Temperament: Very peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Micro foods, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia
👥 Group Size: 8–12+ recommended

Chili Rasboras thrive in mature, heavily planted aquariums with dark substrate and gentle flow. They prefer stable, soft, slightly acidic water conditions.

🐠 Compatibility

Ideal for nano community aquariums. Best kept with other micro fish such as pygmy Corydoras, small shrimp, snails, and other Boraras species. Avoid larger or fast-moving fish that may outcompete them for food.

Important Notes

Chili Rasboras are delicate and best suited to established aquariums. They are shy at first but become more active and colourful in larger groups and well-planted environments.

The Chili Rasbora is an excellent choice for UK aquarists looking for a tiny, vibrant, and elegant schooling fish that brings intense colour and movement to nano and planted aquascapes.