Rasbora Kubotai (Neon Green Rasbora)

Rasbora Kubotai or Neon Green Rasbora are stunning little fish, the perfect species for planted nano aquariums.

These micro Rasboras grow to only 2cm in length and are best kept in densely planted aquariums, which can be as small as 20L. They prefer their pH level to be between 6.0 and 7.0 and the gH not being higher than 12°dGH.

Being a tiny shoaling species they can be kept with most other peaceful fish of similar size plus shrimps too.

Good lighting, dark substrate, with lots of plants (especially fine leaved ones), and steady water movement is preferred by these fish.

Common name(s):

• Neon Green Rasbora.

Scientific name:

• Rasbora Kubotai.

Other names:

• Microdevario kubotai.

Family:

• Cyprinidae.

Group:

• Carp-like fishes.

Colour:

• Neon yellow-green.

Native habitat:

• Rivers in Cambodia and Thailand.

Potential lifespan:

• 7 years.

Maximum size (approx.):

• 2cm.

Degree of difficulty to keep:

• For slightly more experienced fishkeepers.

Swimming level:

• Middle and high areas.

Breeding:

• Egg layers.

Sex:

• Males are more brightly coloured.

• Females have plumper bodies.

Temperature:

• 24-27°c.

Water parameters:

• pH from 6.0-7.0.

• Hardness 2-12°dGH.

Feeding:

• A mix of flakes, granules, live and frozen tropical foods.

Minimum aquarium size:

• 20 litres.

Cohabitation:

• Best kept in groups of at least 6.

• Suitable to keep with most small community fish.

• Great with fish such as other small Rasboras, Barbs, Tetra’s/Characin’s, Endler’s, Platy’s, Swordtails, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras and other non-predatory catfish.

• They can be kept in shrimp set ups too.

Other tips and information:

• Good filtration.

• Regular water changes.

• Keep nitrate levels low.