Description
Neon Red Rasbora (Sundadanio axelrodi) – A Spark of Red for Nano Aquascapes
The Neon Red Rasbora is a vibrant, tiny gem ideal for nano tanks and planted aquariums. With its shimmering red body and iridescent blue-green stripe, this micro rasbora adds electric color and graceful movement to compact spaces. Native to the slow-moving blackwater streams of Southeast Asia, it thrives in calm, heavily planted tanks with soft, acidic water.
Though small in size, their schooling behavior and vivid hues create a dynamic, glowing effect when kept in groups, especially under subdued lighting.
Key Features:
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Latin Name: Sundadanio axelrodi
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Common Name: Neon Red Rasbora
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Coloration: Bright red body with a neon blue-green stripe
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Temperament: Peaceful, social, and slightly shy
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Size: Up to 0.8 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 5 gallons; soft, acidic water with plants and gentle filtration
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Diet: Omnivorous—micro pellets, powdered flakes, live or frozen microfoods like daphnia and baby brine shrimp
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Compatibility: Best kept in groups of 6 or more; suitable with other small, gentle species
Tips:
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Use leaf litter or tannin-rich water to replicate natural habitat and deepen coloration.
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Maintain high water quality with frequent small water changes.
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Avoid fast currents and large or aggressive tank mates.
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A dark substrate and dim lighting enhance their neon glow.
Why Choose This Fish?
The Neon Red Rasbora is an eye-catching choice for nano and aquascaped tanks, offering brilliant color and gentle charm in a compact size. Perfect for peaceful communities and lovers of micro fish, it's a great way to add bold, glowing beauty to your aquarium.
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