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Cherryspot Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
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Description
The Cherryspot Rasbora is a tiny, brilliantly colored nano fish popular in planted aquariums for its vivid red tones and peaceful schooling behavior. Its small size and low bioload make it perfect for aquascapes and nano community tanks.
Difficulty Level
Beginner Friendly
Region
Cherryspot Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Very easy to keep in soft, warm, and planted tanks with stable water.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Still sometimes wild-caught, though captive breeding is increasingly common in the trade.
Native to the blackwater peat swamps and slow-moving forest streams of Borneo, especially around southern Kalimantan.
Visual & Behavioral Appeal
A translucent red body with a bold black cherry-like spot mid-body and faint darker stripe along its flank. Moves in coordinated, twitchy schools that bring constant energy and color to the lower mid-water column.
Purpose
A dither species and movement anchor in planted tanks. Stimulates natural behaviors in shy fish while staying peaceful and unobtrusive.
Importance
A classic for nano tanks and nature-style aquascapes. Its small size, ease of care, and gentle demeanor make it a staple in community setups and blackwater themes.
Included Resources
Prefers dim lighting, leaf litter, and tannin-rich water. Requires sponge filtration or low-flow systems. Best kept in groups of 8+ to avoid stress.
Best Use Cases
Perfect for nano aquascapes, blackwater biotopes, shrimp tanks, and peaceful Southeast Asian community tanks. Enhances mood and balance in slow-moving or low-tech setups.
Conservation Context
Native habitats in Borneo are under pressure due to logging and peat swamp degradation. Supporting captive-bred fish reduces wild harvest impact.
Ideal Aquatic Species
• Chili rasboras and other Boraras
• Shrimp (cherry, amano)
• Otocinclus
• Pygmy corydoras
• Dwarf gouramis
Region (A)
• Latitude: -3.2981° S
• Longitude: 114.5908° E
(South Kalimantan, Indonesia – Barito River system)
Region (B)
• Latitude: -2.2115° S
• Longitude: 113.9133° E
(Central Kalimantan peat forest streams)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Cherryspot Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Very easy to keep in soft, warm, and planted tanks with stable water.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Still sometimes wild-caught, though captive breeding is increasingly common in the trade.
Native to the blackwater peat swamps and slow-moving forest streams of Borneo, especially around southern Kalimantan.
Visual & Behavioral Appeal
A translucent red body with a bold black cherry-like spot mid-body and faint darker stripe along its flank. Moves in coordinated, twitchy schools that bring constant energy and color to the lower mid-water column.
Purpose
A dither species and movement anchor in planted tanks. Stimulates natural behaviors in shy fish while staying peaceful and unobtrusive.
Importance
A classic for nano tanks and nature-style aquascapes. Its small size, ease of care, and gentle demeanor make it a staple in community setups and blackwater themes.
Included Resources
Prefers dim lighting, leaf litter, and tannin-rich water. Requires sponge filtration or low-flow systems. Best kept in groups of 8+ to avoid stress.
Best Use Cases
Perfect for nano aquascapes, blackwater biotopes, shrimp tanks, and peaceful Southeast Asian community tanks. Enhances mood and balance in slow-moving or low-tech setups.
Conservation Context
Native habitats in Borneo are under pressure due to logging and peat swamp degradation. Supporting captive-bred fish reduces wild harvest impact.
Ideal Aquatic Species
• Chili rasboras and other Boraras
• Shrimp (cherry, amano)
• Otocinclus
• Pygmy corydoras
• Dwarf gouramis
Region (A)
• Latitude: -3.2981° S
• Longitude: 114.5908° E
(South Kalimantan, Indonesia – Barito River system)
Region (B)
• Latitude: -2.2115° S
• Longitude: 113.9133° E
(Central Kalimantan peat forest streams)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Cherryspot Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Very easy to keep in soft, warm, and planted tanks with stable water.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Still sometimes wild-caught, though captive breeding is increasingly common in the trade.
Native to the blackwater peat swamps and slow-moving forest streams of Borneo, especially around southern Kalimantan.
Visual & Behavioral Appeal
A translucent red body with a bold black cherry-like spot mid-body and faint darker stripe along its flank. Moves in coordinated, twitchy schools that bring constant energy and color to the lower mid-water column.
Purpose
A dither species and movement anchor in planted tanks. Stimulates natural behaviors in shy fish while staying peaceful and unobtrusive.
Importance
A classic for nano tanks and nature-style aquascapes. Its small size, ease of care, and gentle demeanor make it a staple in community setups and blackwater themes.
Included Resources
Prefers dim lighting, leaf litter, and tannin-rich water. Requires sponge filtration or low-flow systems. Best kept in groups of 8+ to avoid stress.
Best Use Cases
Perfect for nano aquascapes, blackwater biotopes, shrimp tanks, and peaceful Southeast Asian community tanks. Enhances mood and balance in slow-moving or low-tech setups.
Conservation Context
Native habitats in Borneo are under pressure due to logging and peat swamp degradation. Supporting captive-bred fish reduces wild harvest impact.
Ideal Aquatic Species
• Chili rasboras and other Boraras
• Shrimp (cherry, amano)
• Otocinclus
• Pygmy corydoras
• Dwarf gouramis
Region (A)
• Latitude: -3.2981° S
• Longitude: 114.5908° E
(South Kalimantan, Indonesia – Barito River system)
Region (B)
• Latitude: -2.2115° S
• Longitude: 113.9133° E
(Central Kalimantan peat forest streams)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Cherryspot Rasbora (Boraras brigittae)
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