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Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Danio erythromicron

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Danio erythromicron) is a schooling community species for a cycled 10+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 0.8 inches as an adult, 68-76°F water, pH 7-8, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 8; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.

FlashyModerate care
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora, a flashy 0.8 inch aquarium species for 10+ gallon tanks
10 galMinimum tank
0.8 inAdult size
8Schooling minimum
68-76°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
7-8
GH
6-18 dGH
KH
3-10 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/micro-predator
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodsmall foodsgentle flowfry predatorsafe with adult shrimp

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