{"product_id":"dwarf-spotted-rasbora","title":"Dwarf Spotted Rasbora","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eThe Dwarf Spotted Rasbora is a tiny, peaceful nano fish admired for its delicate red-orange body and distinctive dark spotting. Native to Southeast Asia, this species is ideal for small planted aquariums, nano tanks, and aquascapes where subtle movement and colour are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eDue to their small size and calm nature, Dwarf Spotted Rasboras thrive best in groups and in quiet, well-maintained aquariums. When kept in proper schools, they display confident behaviour and enhanced coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender and compact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red to orange body with dark lateral spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schooling species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eDwarf Spotted Rasboras are shy when kept in low numbers but become active and confident in larger schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium 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dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense plants, driftwood, shaded areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eDwarf Spotted Rasboras are micro-predators and require suitably small foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eMicro pellets or powder food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eFinely crushed flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eFrozen foods (cyclops, baby brine shrimp, daphnia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eLive foods (microworms, baby brine shrimp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eFeed small amounts once or twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eOther Boraras species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eSmall rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eEmber 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data-end=\"2286\"\u003eFish that may view them as food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egg scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eBreeding Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eBreeding Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eSpawns among fine-leaved plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eAdults may eat eggs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eSeparate breeding tank improves success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eExtremely small size requires careful tank mate selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eSensitive to sudden water changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eBest suited to planted or blackwater aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eExcellent choice for nano and shrimp-safe setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Product Photo is for reference only. 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