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Datasheet Green Neon Dwarf Rasbora

German name:
Green neon dwarf rasbora

Scientific name:
Microdevario kubotai

Origin:
Asia, Thailand, Myanmar

Size:
Body length 2cm – 3cm

Aquarium

Length:
Length from 60 cm width

Contents:
from 60 liters

water values

Temperature:
20°- 25° C

pH:
6 – 7

GH:
1° – 20° dH

Behave

Area:
middle area

Lining:
omnivoresmall crabs, nanofish foodgranules, crumbled flakes, from time to time small frozen or live food (Artemia nauplii, Cyclops, Enchytraen)

Behave:
peaceful

Number:
Schooling fish, at least 6 – 8 animals

Difficulty level:
Beginner

The fish from the danios family (Danionidae) belong to the order of the carp-like (Cypriniformes). In 2009 the species was moved from the genus Microrasbora to the new genus Microdevario. They are also listed under the synonyms Neon green dwarf rasbora or emerald dwarf rasbora guided.

Undoubtedly these belong micro fish among the smallest known rasbora. They adapt quickly to water conditions and are easy to hold.

BottomDog, Microdevario kubotai-hires, CC BY-SA 3.0

Look

Although they are small, they are emerald green shimmering gems an eye-catcher in the pool. Their basic color is greenish yellow. The iridescent jewel effect comes from the longitudinal bands shimmering in the light. The eyes, belly and gill covers of these fishes also shimmer like emeralds. The fins are inconspicuously transparent.

Posture recommendation

In their homeland inhabit the animals slow-flowing waters. Here they keep in the densely overgrown shoreline on.

The tank for the green neon dwarf rasbora should have densely planted areas where the animals can withdraw. Roots, caves, stone structures or tubes are other hiding places.

gender differences

The Males are slimmer than females.

breed

Although the animals no spawn robbers are, a separate tank should be used for the rearing of the offspring. Breeding success is higher when the water is acidic. In addition, the young fish can be fed specifically in their own tank.

As free spawners the females lay their eggs between slender plants. After fertilization by the male, the eggs are left to fend for themselves. The animals do not care for their brood, the breeding pair can be put back into the common tank.

Alternatively, the eggs can be laid in the normal tank. The plants with the eggs are then transferred to the rearing tank.

The tiny juveniles will fed in the first few weeks with infusoria, rotifers and parameciums or the finest powdered food. Later, when they are big enough, they get freshly hatched Artemia nauplii.

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