Strawberry Rasbora (Boraras naevus)

The Strawberry Rasbora is a tiny, colorful freshwater nano fish known for its bright red-orange body color, peaceful temperament, and active schooling behavior. This beautiful rasbora is an excellent choice for nano aquariums, planted tanks, shrimp-safe setups, and peaceful community aquariums with other small fish.

Strawberry Rasboras look especially stunning in planted aquariums with darker substrate, floating plants, driftwood, and gentle filtration. Their small size and bright coloration make them a favorite for aquascaped tanks and calm freshwater displays.

Key Features

• Bright Strawberry Color: Red-orange coloration that stands out beautifully in planted aquariums.
• Nano Aquarium Favorite: Excellent for small, peaceful freshwater setups.
• Peaceful Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups for natural behavior and confidence.
• Great for Planted Tanks: Looks beautiful with live plants, driftwood, and botanicals.
• Shrimp Compatibility: May coexist with adult shrimp in compatible water conditions; tiny shrimplets can be eaten.

Strawberry Rasbora Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Boraras naevus
• Common Name: Strawberry Rasbora
• Care Level: Easy to moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Adult Size: About 0.5 to 0.75 inches
• Recommended Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger for a stable planted group aquarium
• Recommended Group Size: 8 or more
• Temperature: 72–80°F
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Micro-predator / omnivore

Tank Setup

Strawberry Rasboras do best in a mature, stable aquarium with gentle filtration and plenty of plant cover. They appreciate live plants, floating plants, leaf litter, driftwood, and calm areas where they can school comfortably.

Because they are very small, avoid strong current and large aggressive tank mates. A darker substrate and planted background can help bring out their best coloration.

Diet & Feeding

Strawberry Rasboras have tiny mouths and need appropriately sized foods. Offer crushed flakes, micro pellets, powdered fry foods, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other small frozen or live foods. A varied diet helps support color, activity, and overall condition.

Feed small amounts once or twice daily, only offering what the fish can consume within a few minutes.

Compatible Tank Mates

Strawberry Rasboras are best kept with other peaceful nano fish and invertebrates whose water requirements overlap. Baby shrimp may be eaten even by tiny fish. Good tank mates include chili rasboras, ember tetras, small Corydoras species, pygmy Corydoras, peaceful shrimp, snails, and other tiny community fish with similar care needs.

Avoid large fish, aggressive fish, fin nippers, and fast-moving tank mates that may outcompete them for food or cause stress.

Behavior

Strawberry Rasboras are social schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least eight, with larger groups being even better. In a proper group, they are more confident, colorful, and active throughout the aquarium.

Why Choose Strawberry Rasboras?

Strawberry Rasboras are a great choice for aquarists who want a peaceful, colorful, and tiny schooling fish for a planted or nano aquarium. Their bright color, gentle nature, and group behavior make them a beautiful addition to carefully planned freshwater setups.

Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo

Strawberry Rasboras are available at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We offer healthy freshwater fish, live plants, aquarium supplies, and helpful guidance for building a successful freshwater aquarium. Live fish are currently available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We do not currently ship live animals.

Store availability: Live fish are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only; livestock shipping is not available. Fish colors vary among individuals, and photos are representative when provided.

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