Pygmy Rasbora ( Maculatus) (Boraras maculatus)
These tiny Southeast Asian cyprinids are a perfect fit for enthusiasts who love precision-scaled ecosystems. Often confused with their cousins, they stay exceptionally small and display a deep red hue that intensifies as they settle into a well-planted tank. Because of their stature, they feel safest in large groups where they can shoosh through moss and fine-leaved stems. They won't bother your shrimp, making them a top choice for high-end aquascapes where scale is everything. Keep their water soft and slightly acidic to see their best colors. Ideal for nano tanks of 5 gallons or more with low flow. Best kept in schools of 8-10 or more to reduce shyness. Thrives in dim lighting with plenty of floating plant cover. Accepts crushed flakes, micro pellets, and baby brine shrimp.