Description
Key Features:
- Appearance: Iridescent blue body speckled with pearly white spots resembling a galaxy, complemented by fiery red-orange fins.
- Size: Compact, growing up to 1 inch (2.5 cm), making it ideal for nano tanks.
- Behavior: Peaceful and active schooling fish that thrive in groups of six or more.
- Tank Habitat: Perfect for planted aquariums where their colors truly shine.
Care Guidelines:
- Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons, preferably heavily planted for shelter and comfort.
- Water Temperature: 72° – 78°F (22° – 26°C).
- pH Range: 6.5 – 7.5.
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (GH 4-8, KH 2-5).
Diet:
The Galaxy Rasbora is omnivorous and thrives on a varied diet of high-quality micro-pellets, live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. They also appreciate finely crushed flake food and algae-based options.