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Live Fish

Spotted Dwarf Rasbora | Boraras maculatus (1–2cm)

SKU 1133937
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Live Fish — Click & Collect Only

Order your fish online and collect them from our Aquatics department in Newlands. We do not ship or deliver live fish.

Click & Collect information

How Click & Collect works for live fish:

Place your order online and choose Click & Collect at checkout. Please wait until you receive confirmation from us that your order is ready before travelling to the store.

Your fish will be held for collection by our Aquatics team at Newlands Home & Garden Centre, Clondalkin. When you arrive, bring your order confirmation and a member of the team will prepare your livestock for collection.

Please note: live fish are not shipped or delivered. Collection times can vary depending on livestock preparation and availability, so please wait for your ready-to-collect confirmation before setting off.

Species care guide

Fish Care Guide

Use this guide to check the aquarium size, water conditions, behaviour, compatibility and feeding needs of this fish before bringing it home.

Live fish are Click & Collect only.
Order online and collect from Newlands Aquatics.

Overview

Spotted Dwarf Rasboras are tiny, softly coloured fish marked with dark spots. A quiet planted aquarium allows their subtle colours and group behaviour to stand out.

English name Spotted Dwarf Rasbora
Latin name Boraras maculatus
Origin Malay Peninsula and nearby Southeast Asian waters
Adult size 2-2.5 cm
Typical lifespan 3-5 years
Temperament Generally peaceful with appropriate companions
Tank level Middle
Social needs Keep at least 10 together.

Tank Setup

Aquarium size At least 40 litres with a 45 × 30 cm base for a shoal; larger for companions.
Temperature 23-27°C
pH 5.0-7.0
Hardness 1-8 dGH
Water type Freshwater

Provide dense fine-leaved plants, shaded areas and gentle filtration in mature, soft water.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Choose very small, peaceful companions. Their size makes them vulnerable to predators and strong competition for food.

Diet & Feeding

Offer finely crushed flakes, microfoods and tiny live or frozen invertebrates.

Routine Care

Use a fully cycled aquarium before adding livestock. Check temperature, appetite and behaviour daily. Test water regularly: ammonia and nitrite must remain at zero. Make regular partial water changes with conditioned water matched to the aquarium's temperature and chemistry. Keep nitrate low and rinse biological filter media in removed aquarium water.

Click & Collect Only

You can order online for Click & Collect. We will confirm when your livestock is ready to collect from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not deliver live fish or aquatic invertebrates. Please have a suitable, fully prepared aquarium ready before collection.

Complete your aquarium

Plants, aquascaping and the essentials for your fish.