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Dwarf Rasbora (Boraras maculatus) (Live Fish)

Name: Dwarf Rasbora (Boraras maculatus) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-DWARF-RASBORA-1PK
Price: 5.95 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$5.95 AUD

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

Want a male or female? Leave a note at checkout and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee a particular sex due to availability and the difficulty of sexing some species.

For customers wanting to select specific fish, we recommend visiting us in-store.

For more information, please see our Store Policies.

Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

Please view our shipping policy for more information.

Dwarf Rasboras (Boraras maculatus) are tiny and peaceful nano fish admired for their warm red-orange colouration, dark markings, and active schooling behaviour. Their miniature size and gentle nature make them an excellent choice for planted nano aquariums and peaceful community setups.

Common names: Dwarf Rasbora, Spotted Rasbora
Scientific name: Boraras maculatus
Approximate size: Up to 2.5 cm (1 in)
Temperament: Peaceful, shy schooling fish
Recommended tank size: 20 L (5 US gal) or larger for a small group; a larger aquarium is preferable for a proper school
Diet: Omnivorous; accepts small flakes and micro pellets, with frozen or live foods such as baby brine shrimp and daphnia. In nature, it feeds on small crustaceans and worms.
Origin: Southeast Asia — Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Indonesia
Basic care information: Keep in a group of 6 or more and provide a planted aquarium with gentle filtration and plenty of cover. They naturally inhabit quiet, slow-flowing forest streams with acidic water. A temperature around 24–26°C (75–79°F) is appropriate, with stable, clean water. Because of their very small size, avoid keeping them with large or aggressive tankmates that may eat or intimidate them.