Phoenix Rasbora

Phoenix Rasboras are omnivores that thrive on a varied diet of high-quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, and small frozen foods like brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small portions once daily, offering only what they can consume in 2-3 minutes. Supplement occasionally with blanched vegetables like spinach to ensure balanced nutrition.

These tiny, schooling fish are most active and vibrant when kept in groups of at least 8, displaying their brilliant red-orange coloration and engaging in constant foraging behavior. They are peaceful and prefer mid-water zones, rarely venturing to the substrate or surface. They exhibit minimal aggression toward other species and spend most of their time in coordinated group movement.

Breeding Phoenix Rasboras in captivity is challenging and rarely achieved in home aquariums. They require very soft, acidic water (pH 4.0-5.5), dense vegetation for egg scattering, and pristine water conditions with frequent water changes. Fry are extremely small and difficult to rear, requiring infusoria and microscopic foods for the first weeks.