Rasbora Care Guide: Peaceful Schooling Fish for Nano Tanks

Rasboras are small, peaceful schooling fish that add subtle color and constant gentle motion without the aggression sometimes seen in barbs or larger tetras.

Tank Setup

Rasboras thrive in planted tanks with subdued lighting and some open swimming space, closely mimicking their natural slow-moving forest stream habitat.

Social Needs

Keep rasboras in groups of eight or more for the tightest, most visually striking schooling behavior.

Compatibility

Rasboras are an excellent choice for peaceful community and nano tanks, pairing well with shrimp, small tetras, and other calm species — see our shrimp keeping guide for compatible tankmates.

Diet

Small flake foods and micro pellets suit their small mouths well, supplemented with occasional live or frozen baby brine shrimp.

Browse our rasboras selection, including the Angel Veil Ram.