Red Tail Rasbora Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Tail Rasbora in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters)
• Compatibility: Excellent for community tanks with other peaceful, similarly sized fish such as other rasboras, tetras, dwarf cichlids, and corydoras. Avoid housing with large or aggressive species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted aquarium with open swimming spaces. Prefers subdued lighting and a dark substrate to enhance its coloration. Best kept in schools of 8-10 individuals or more to reduce stress and encourage natural schooling behavior.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26 C (72-79 F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-12 dGH

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