Phoenix Rasbora | Boraras merah The Phoenix Rasbora, commonly refered to as the Merah Rasbora, is an amazing nano fish with a great temperament. They are very timid so this makes them a great addition to a shrimp or snail tank. The Merah Rasbora can reach lengths of just under 1 inch. Their scientific name is Boraras merah. Please Note: All fish shipments have a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee when shipping with Overnight (1 Day) option. All other options void our Live Arrival Guarantee for fish. We recommend keeping these fish in group of 10 or more due to their timid nature. In nature, these fish come from slow moving black water streams. They prefer lots of leaves, wood and rock work. Therefore, these fish are the perfect addition to a well planted buffered aquarium (PH less than 7). In nature, the Merah Rasbora feed on micro organism and small insects. Our Tank Parameters Ph: 7.2 to 7.5 Gh: 8 to 16 Kh: 4 to 7 TDS: 180 to 250 Temp: 70 to 74 Tank Recommendations Leaves: Indian Almond or Guava Wood: Malaysian or Mopani Cones: Alder Cones Other: A buffered substrate as they prefer soft acidic water
