Microrasbora kutobai (Green neon)

Fish discovered in 1998, it was classified quite rare in aquarophilia given its rather difficult maintenance, However, it is an ideal fish for small community bins from 60 l ...

It must be maintained in groups of 5 individuals, it will create a hierarchy very quickly ...

The Microrasbora Kutobai is a small freshwater fish native to the mountainous region of Yunnan in China. It is a very colorful fish, with red and yellow spots on the body and a black vertical strip along each side. It measures about 1.5 cm long and has a slim and elongated body.

The microrasbora kutobai is a very active and fast fish, making it a popular choice for freshwater aquariums. It is also known to be a peaceful and social fish, which makes it suitable for group life with other fish from its species or with other peaceful fish of similar size.

In terms of living conditions, the microrasbora kutobai prefers fresh and oxygenated waters with an ideal temperature between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius. He needs a well planted aquarium to hide and feel safe, as well as a lot of space to swim and explore. The microrasbora kutobai is also an omnivorous fish which feeds mainly on small insects, algae and food in fish flakes.

The microrasbora kutobai is also known to be a very easy to reproduce fish in captivity, making it an excellent choice for beginner breeders or for those who wish to raise fish in their aquarium. Reproduction generally occurs in spring or summer, when the waters are hottest, and eggs are laid on the leaves of aquatic plants where they are protected until they hatch.

In summary, the Microrasbora Kutobai is a small very colorful and active freshwater fish which is easy to raise in captivity and adapted to group life. It is an excellent choice for freshwater aquariums and a fascinating animal to observe in its natural environment.

In adulthood the female is larger and has the rounded belly, more colorful male.

The reproduction takes place identically to that of the Rasbora and does not have any particular difficulty (except the food of the tiny fry).