Description
Green Eye Rasbora (Brevibora dorsiocellata) – Subtle Beauty with a Luminous Gaze
The Green Eye Rasbora (Brevibora dorsiocellata) is a charming and peaceful nano fish native to the soft, acidic blackwater streams of Southeast Asia. True to its name, this rasbora is distinguished by its shimmering green eyes, which reflect light and draw attention even in dimly lit aquariums. With its slender body and gentle demeanor, it makes an excellent choice for aquarists seeking an understated yet elegant schooling fish.
Best kept in groups, the Green Eye Rasbora thrives in planted tanks with calm waters and low light. Its tranquil presence and graceful swimming bring life and harmony to any peaceful community setup.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Brevibora dorsiocellata
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Common Name: Green Eye Rasbora
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Coloration: Semi-translucent body with a soft bronze hue and distinctive metallic green eyes
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Temperament: Peaceful, shy, and active in schools
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Size: Up to 1.2 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 10 gallons, heavily planted with subdued lighting
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Diet: Omnivorous—micro pellets, crushed flakes, and small live/frozen foods like daphnia or microworms
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Compatibility: Excellent with other small, peaceful species; best kept in groups of 6 or more
Tips:
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Add floating plants to create a sense of cover and replicate their natural habitat.
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Use soft, tannin-rich water for optimal coloration and health.
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A gentle filter flow will make them feel more secure and promote natural schooling.
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Combine with other peaceful nano species for a lively yet harmonious setup.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Green Eye Rasbora offers a blend of elegance and subtlety, ideal for hobbyists who appreciate natural beauty and gentle behavior. Its luminous eyes and calm nature make it a standout addition to blackwater or aquascaped tanks, especially those designed with tranquility and balance in mind.
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Local Delivery
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
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Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
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Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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