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Name
Scientific name
Boraras brigittae
Described by
Authority Vogt, Year 1978
Family
Cyprinidae
Summary
The mosquito rasbora, Boraras brigittae, is a miniature cyprinid that appears to be endemic to southwestern Borneo. It inhabits blackwater …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
20mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 4–7
Hardness
1–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Indonesia
Supporting text
Etymology
Boraras: anagram of the generic name Rasbora, in reference to the reversed ratio of abdominal and caudal vertebrae in this genus. brigittae: named for the auth…
Distribution
Appears to be endemic to southwestern Borneo though occurence records are scant. The type locality is 'Bandjarmasin', a port town in the Indonesian province of…
Habitat
Inhabits black water streams and pools associated with ancient forest peat swamps. The water is stained brown due to the release of tannins and other chemicals…
Aquarium size
Though small it still needs space to swim and dominant males will form temporary territories when spawning so a group is best kept in an aquarium with base dim…
Maintenance
Best maintained in a densely-planted aquarium and is an excellent choice for the carefully-aquascaped set-up. The addition of some floating plants and driftwoo…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
As with other Boraras species it is likely to be a micropredator feeding on small insects, worms, crustaceans and other zooplankton in nature. In the aquarium …
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is very peaceful but does not make an ideal community fish due to its small size and rather timid nature. It will do best when maintained alone or…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature females are noticeably rounder-bellied and often a little larger than males. Males are generally more attractive with dominant individuals often display…
Reproduction
Like many small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering, continuous spawner that exhibits zero parental care. That is to say when in good condition and in …
Notes
The congener B. urophthalmoides is often traded as B. brigittae, presumably in order to obtain a more favourable price. Though these are similar in that they'r…
References
References
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