Kubotai Rasbora
The Kubotai Rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) is a vibrant neon-green schooling fish that adds dazzling movement and color to any planted aquarium. These eager eaters are always active and display best when kept in groups of 10 or more.
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✅ Best with Tetras: Pairs beautifully with peaceful tetras and small community fish
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⚠️ Not Ideal with Other Rasboras: Their active feeding behavior can outcompete shyer rasbora species
Perfect for nano and community setups, the Kubotai Rasbora adds an electric burst of color and energy while remaining peaceful and hardy. 🌿🐟
Exclamation Point Rasbora
Add vibrant energy to your aquascape with the Exclamation Point Rasbora, one of the smallest and most popular nano schooling fish in the aquarium hobby. Named for its signature dark lateral body stripe and distinct tail spot—which together form the shape of an exclamation mark—this tiny, jewel-like cyprinid features iridescent orange, gold, and red hues that shimmer beautifully under aquarium lighting.
Reaching a maximum adult size of just 1.5 to 2 cm (0.6 to 0.8 inches), these peaceful micro-fish are perfectly suited for planted nano tanks, shrimp setups, and desktop aquariums. Exclamation Point Rasboras thrive when kept in shoals of 8 to 12 or more, exhibiting captivating schooling behavior as they weave through floating plants, mosses, and driftwood.
Key Features:
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True Nano Size: Max adult length of only 1.5–2 cm (0.6–0.8 inches).
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Distinct Markings: Dark lateral line and base-tail spot resembling an exclamation mark.
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Shrimp & Plant Safe: Completely peaceful and far too small to harm adult or juvenile dwarf shrimp.
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Schooling Dynamics: Best kept in groups of 8+ to encourage natural shoaling and bright colors.
Black Line Rasbora
Black Line Rasbora is a peaceful, schooling freshwater fish known for its bold black horizontal stripe and shimmering silver-gold body. Ideal for planted and community aquariums, this active species thrives in groups and adds constant movement and elegance to the mid-water zone.
Maculata Dwarf Rasbora
The Maculata Dwarf Rasbora is a stunning micro-schooling fish with bright orange-red colouring and a bold central spot. Peaceful, hardy, and perfect for nano aquariums, they thrive in planted tanks with gentle flow. Best kept in shoals of 8+, these tiny rasboras bring lively movement and beautiful contrast to soft-water setups. Ideal for aquascapers and small tank keepers looking for an active, eye-catching species.