Green Kubotai Tetra – Microdevario kubotai (Neon Green Rasbora)

Green Kubotai Tetra – Microdevario kubotai (Neon Green Rasbora)

Bring a vibrant flash of neon color to your aquarium with the Green Kubotai Tetra (Microdevario kubotai) — often called the Neon Green Rasbora. This small, peaceful schooling fish is loved for its glowing green body that seems to shimmer under aquarium lighting, especially in planted tanks with dark substrates.

Native to the slow-moving streams of Thailand and Myanmar, Green Kubotai Tetras are hardy, active, and perfect for nano and community aquariums. Their lively schooling behavior and stunning coloration make them one of the most eye-catching micro species available.

Features:

• 🐟 Scientific Name: Microdevario kubotai
• 🌍 Origin: Thailand & Myanmar
• 🌈 Coloration: Bright fluorescent green body with translucent fins
• 💧 Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish
• 🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – eats flakes, micro pellets, and frozen micro foods
• 🪸 Tank Level: Mid to upper

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–80°F
• pH: 6.0–7.4
• KH: 2–10 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
• Lighting: Moderate to bright; enhances neon coloration

Behavior & Compatibility:
Keep in groups of 6 or more for best schooling display and comfort. Excellent tankmates include small tetras, rasboras, shrimp, Corydoras, and snails. Avoid aggressive or large predatory species.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the Green Kubotai Tetra a true tetra?
A: Technically, it’s a rasbora (Microdevario genus), but it’s often called a tetra due to its similar appearance and schooling behavior.

Q: How big do they get?
A: Adults reach about 1 inch in length, making them perfect for nano or small community aquariums.

Q: Are they peaceful?
A: Yes — they’re gentle and social, best kept in groups.

Q: What do Green Kubotai Tetras eat?
A: They enjoy fine flakes, micro pellets, and frozen micro foods like daphnia or baby brine shrimp.

Q: Can they live with shrimp?
A: Absolutely! They are shrimp-safe and add beautiful color to shrimp or planted tanks.