Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

EMERALD DWARF RASBORA

Danio erythromicron
(also known as Celestichthys erythromicron)

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: Southeast Asia – Inle Lake, Myanmar

Adult Size: 0.75″–1″

Temperament: Peaceful / Shy

Care Level: ⭐ Easy to Moderate

Tank Level: Middle / Bottom

🍽 DIET

Omnivore / Micro-Predator

Accepts: Micro pellets, finely crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, microworms, and other appropriately sized frozen or live foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Best kept with peaceful nano fish, small Corys, adult dwarf shrimp, and snails. Avoid large, aggressive, or highly active fish that may intimidate them. Keep in a group of at least 8–10; males may display and spar without usually causing serious injury.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 7.0–8.0

Temperature: 68–76°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <20 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A tiny jewel featuring an emerald-blue body, multiple vertical stripes, and reddish-orange fins. Mature males develop the richest coloration when comfortable and kept in a proper group.

📝 CARE NOTES

Provide a mature, densely planted aquarium with gentle filtration, shaded hiding areas, and some open swimming space. Stable, clean water is essential. Feed very small foods in controlled portions. Adult shrimp are generally safe, but newly hatched shrimplets may be eaten.

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