{"product_id":"chili-rasbora-boraras-brigittae","title":"Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eBoraras brigittae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chili Rasbora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 to 0.8 inches (1.5 to 2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the blackwater peat swamps and slow-moving streams of southern Borneo (Indonesia); typically found in warm, acidic, tannin-rich waters with dense aquatic vegetation and leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons (19 liters) for a small group; larger tanks recommended for bigger groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–82°F (23–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"707\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0–6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very soft to soft (1–8 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely peaceful; best kept in schools of at least 8–10 individuals for comfort and natural behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — eats micro foods in the wild such as insect larvae, micro-crustaceans, and plankton. In captivity, thrives on high-quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and other small live\/frozen foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eTiny, slender body with a translucent reddish hue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eA bold, dark lateral stripe runs from the mid-body to the tail, often bordered with iridescent red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eMales are more brightly colored and slender; females are slightly rounder and paler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eAmong the smallest rasboras available in the aquarium hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eIntense red coloration, especially under soft lighting and in blackwater setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eIdeal for nano tanks and heavily planted aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eVery sensitive to poor water quality — requires pristine, stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eBest kept with other tiny, non-aggressive species or in species-only tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42991975858218,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/ChiliRasbora_Borarasbrigittae.png?v=1753122877","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/ar\/products\/chili-rasbora-boraras-brigittae","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}