Green Neon Rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) Care Guide

A tiny, brilliantly colored nano fish with an electric neon green-yellow body that seems to glow under aquarium lighting.

Overview

Microdevario kubotai is a species in the family Cyprinidae. A tiny, brilliantly colored nano fish with an electric neon green-yellow body that seems to glow under aquarium lighting. Creates a stunning visual effect in large schools against a dark background with green plants.

Taxonomy

Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Microdevario
Scientific name: Microdevario kubotai
Other names: Kubotai Rasbora, Neon Green Rasbora
Origin: Southeast Asia, Thailand, Myanmar

Habitat

Native to clear and blackwater streams of Thailand and Myanmar in the Salween and adjacent drainages. Inhabits shallow, slow-flowing water with dense vegetation. A micro-cyprinid with a bright green iridescent lateral line, formerly placed in the genus Microrasbora.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 30 L
Temperature: 22-27 °C
pH: 6-7.5
GH: 2-10 °dGH
Water flow: low
Adult size: 1.5-2 cm
Lifespan: 2-4 years
Recommended group size: ≥ 10
Difficulty: intermediate

Diet

Classified as omnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: 2x daily. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.

Compatibility

Temperament: peaceful
Swimming level: middle
Compatible tank mates: Ember Tetra, Chili Rasbora, Pygmy Corydoras, Cherry Shrimp
Avoid with: Betta, Angelfish, Any Large Fish

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-scatterer
Breeding difficulty: advanced