💚 Green Neon Rasbora (Microdevario kubotai)
(also sold as “Neon Green Rasbora”, “Kubotai Rasbora”)
Description:
Tiny, glowing lime-green schooling fish that adds constant motion and color to planted tanks. Peaceful, hardy, and perfect for nano/community setups when kept in a proper group.
Care Level: Easy
Origin: Thailand & Myanmar (streams and forest creeks)
Temperament: Peaceful, schooling
Lifespan: ~3–5 years
Max Size: ~2–2.5 cm
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum Tank: 40 L (best in groups of 10–12+)
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Temperature: 22–28 °C
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Hardness: Soft–medium
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Setup: Heavily planted, gentle flow, dark substrate/leaf litter enhances color
Diet:
Micropellets, crushed flakes, and small frozen/live foods (daphnia, baby brine shrimp, cyclops). Offer varied, small-grain foods.
Compatibility:
Excellent community fish with small, non-aggressive species (chili rasboras, ember tetras, pygmy corys, otos). Generally shrimp-safe, but may eat tiny shrimplets.
Breeding (overview):
Egg-scatterer among fine plants/moss. Condition adults well; use fine-leaf plants or spawning mops. Remove adults after spawning.
⚠️ Note: Color can appear pale on arrival and deepens after settling. Received specimens may vary slightly in size and shade.
