If you want more information on the fish featured in this video check out these species profiles: Brilliant Green Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/i8SIn0c2HqA/видео.htmlsi=wWst7AMFvImYkFPF Green Kubotai Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/YhoiV4GKsLc/видео.htmlsi=AoJkmXniMF85S4bx Chili Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/ZuLglzg_XZc/видео.htmlsi=23JaL-oraG67HShl Dwarf Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/jLjRJDnGZ8I/видео.htmlsi=MXXyEavp1iRSwl6w Galaxy Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/Ermv-WlYVF8/видео.htmlsi=rcKuY3Y09sFpXIdF Rummy Nose Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/YhoiV4GKsLc/видео.htmlsi=Zt-e0qy6LKWorlwE Do you want a subscription to the best fish magazine in the world? Check this out - a special offer for Prime Time Aquatics viewers! www.amazonasmagazine.com/primetime Our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch Want to become a Prime Timer and see behind the scenes fish room videos? Consider becoming a member: ruclips.net/channel/UCYVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTAjoin For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics If you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel! ruclips.net/channel/UCPEZk1MpOTGiBVh6BtWjlRg
My favorite rasbora is the scissortail rasbora (Rasbora trilineata) another fish that deserves mention is the Purple Harlequin Rasbora ( Trigonostigma heteromorpha). So many other Rasbora which make great aquarium fish. Of course, opinions are like .... We all have one.
My harlequin rasboras are by far the most bullet proof fish I have ever kept. They are also long lived. Behavior is not particularly interesting, but I like the color/pattern. Always enjoy your site.
My favorite on the list is the Chili's. I'm going to be upgrading my little desk setup out of a Petco 3.7g Imagitarium to a standard 10gal that I got off my brother who was downsizing his total # of aquariums. I'll be moving over a single albino Cory, a handful of Amano shrimp, and one mystery snail and think a few Chili Rasbora and maybe a few CPD's would be a good choice. I plan on planting the tank so there should be plenty of places to hide if needed. I really like the Imagitarium it's just a pain to clean especially the inside of the filter compartments.
@abominableyeti5639 not exactly but they are both Cyprinidae. Admittedly there is not a precise scientific distinction between them but neither are they the same.
@abominableyeti5639 they were originally thought to be a rasbora and that is why they have the name galaxy rasbora but after further review they were reclassified a danio and the common name was changed to celestial pearl danio. Danios and rasbora are both considered subfamilies in the same family group.
The harlequin rasboras are hardy, really attractive excellent community members....never chase other fish or fin nip.Will leave your betta fish alone.We have a big group along with platy and honey gourami.
I recently purchased 6 Dwarf Emerald Rasboras and I was shocked that they failed to make the cut. They are beautiful!!!! I've always been a fan of larger fish and I'm a catfish junkie! LOL!! But these Emerald Rasboras are changing my mind. I can't even imagine how fabulous 75 of them in my 125 gallon would look!!!! But all the fish here are super cool little fish.
It would be interesting to see how you would rate the Harlequin Rasbora. They add a lot of flare to a tank with their unique look and aren't too expensive.
I want a 20 long so I can have the brilliant greens in a school as the only fish in the tank! I currently have harlequins (I love them) and lampeyes (super cute and they school with gertudae rainbows) 😊 I think rasbora are the “best in class” for nicest and most respectful to others 😅 tetras are little punks imo 😂
In my 55, I have 16 Galaxies and 16 Emerald Dwarfs. 1 clown pleco and a mating pair of Apistogramma Agassizii Super Reds. Lots of movement and they all get along, even after the Apisot's have fry.
The only 2 rasboras that I've kept so far, are the Chili rasboras and CPDs. I currently have both of these in a planted 10 gallon aquarium. The chilis look amazing against the plants when they're fired up. Re the CPDs, I am very lucky to have a fellow hobbyist nearby who breeds them in the exact same water parameters that I have.
Great list! I currently have 3 of the 5 in a nano tank living happily (although I did choose those 3 based on past PTA and Small Scape recombinations, so not so much of a coincidence 😉). You know you have a nano tank when the trio of CPDs are collectively the “tank boss”.
Never seen the brilliant green rasbora until about a year ago at my local Petco (got lucky that my particular store is crazy awesome with hobbyists running their fish department). Nobody wanted these little guys so I took them home to my 75 (after quarantine). They grew up big and strong. Colors are crazy nice under good lighting and they've been ideal peaceful tank inhabitants! Never seen the rummy nose in person, but I'll definitely be watching for them. Great show!!
Hey Jason,if you use some of my pics please let me know as in the last time i have a lot of people using my pics in their videos and thumbnails and they got a copyright strike. If i know it its fine but if i dont i can not react. Thanx !
This is brilliant timing, I was just researching which rasbora to get yesterday and then you uploaded this!!! I'll think I'll go with the chili rasbora
I'm ordering the plants for my new 20 gallon standard aquarium. I was wanting 7 Green Kubotai and 10 Harlequin Raboras. Now I am thinking 7 Kubotai and 10 Rummy nose. I'm adding snails and would like 3 Corydoras. I'm worried about overstocking. They tank will be very heavily planted. That's why setting this up is taking me so long. I've still got to pay those darn bills and my budget is limited. 😅😅😅😅 But, I am good at saving and then when I have the money I get what I want. 🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠 Gina
While I love the brilliant coloring of my chilis, I just got my first ever CPD school and am in love! Their personality is unbeatable for a fish of that size - they’re very curious and constantly engaging with their environment / hunting for micro-prey. Will need to give rummy nose a try in the future too!
Love my rummynose rasboras!! Decided on them thanks to watching the species profile you posted! Only have 4 at the moment. Waiting on my lfs to get more in. Setting up a 45 gal bowfront for them🤩
I had Galaxy Rasboras and they were the only ones who bred for me! I loved the way they looked when you could see them. I have chili's & Axelrodii 's in my 6 gallon with a black tiger badis. lots of moss & plants and they are doing well. I have never seen those rummy nose Rasboras they do look fantastic! I've always wanted kaboti Rasboras, but will have to get a bigger or new set up as I'm at max capacity ☺
Thank you Jason! Those little rummy nose are gorgeous! I'm going to ask my local fish monger about them. Meanwhile, my Galaxy Rasbora have never been shy and don't hide. As soon as they know I'm around, they all flock to the front of the tank hopeful for dinner. They're little pigs. My chili's are adorable too! I have them in a tank with 2 honey gourami and it's been a peaceful mix for over a year. Probably because the honeys are busy sparring. They never injure each other, and to my surprise they hang out together often. But the sparring is funny. I hope it stays this peaceful. Have a great day!
I just started my first real aquarium about two months ago, and have a school of 8 kubotais in a 29 gallon with a few platys. They're awesome! Super active and great color with a dark background, and they'll usually follow me to whatever side of the glass I'm on expecting food. I was actually having some trouble getting the platy to come out during feeding time because they were so shy and would run away when I got near the tank, but since adding the kubotai they seem more comfortable and just today they actually came out to eat as I was standing next to the tank. Highly recommend these guys!
I love this list. An underrated rasbora is the emerald-eye. They aren't striking with their overall color but when the iridescence of their blue-green eyes shows, they really pop. They are also a fantastic schooling fish, I would say better than any on the list---mine set the tone for the other fish as they school across my 33 gallon. Somewhat random side note that I'm not sure where it came from in my brain: I think it would be so cool if there was a tiki bar with a large (50 gallons or so) tank stocked with rasboras only (plus clean-up crew). Just seems like a cool fit.
I love my 60 gal breeder rasbora tank. Kubatai, Chili, Rummynose, and Kuhli Loaches. It's my Ras aquarium. Could I add CPDs, I'm contemplating. Whats your opinion?
Great video. Would rasbora species like the Brillant Green and Rummynose be fine with medium-sized cichilds ( EBAs, Angelfish), and/or Gouramis, or are they considered too small? Also, my favorite are Harlequin Rasboras.
Man, I love your vids. Been watching now for 3 years or so. Always great info. Appreciate your opinion on the hobby as a whole. This was a cool idea with the numbering system. 🤙🏻
hey I desperately need advice from anyone who will listen. I have a betta in a 90l tank (23gal) and I tried putting in a school of ten rummynose tetra but they attacked and fin nipped at the betta so much so I got rid of them. Any advice on schooling fish with with my halfmoon betta? he is the sweetest thing and has never flared up in his life he just gets attacked by schooling fish :(
There’s no guarantee with any fish, but we have done ember tetras, brilliant rasboras, galaxy rasboras before. The trick is to keep the tetras well-fed (we feed them twice per day).
I know this is an old vid. But would you know a good online seller to buy Rummynose Rasbora. I live in San Diego and I never see them at my local fish stores. I did buy three last year from a local shop.
I notice in the video that kubotais are chasing and nipping at each other, the chili's, and some of the CPDs in the tank. Doesn't seem like they're big enough to do damage, but it does seem like they are a little bit more aggressive than I would picture?
I love my Galaxy's, I had very poor luck getting ones to survive, one sole survivor once we got new ones was spazing with enjoyment, we named him spaz. They all swim around the 55 gallon tank in the best speed runs I've ever seen. I have not seen any of these other ones in my area.
They do just fine in large tanks. We don’t do anything special for water changes - just weekly. We’ve had thousands and thousands in the fish room - no issues.
How can Harlequins and Scissortails not make the top five. Scissortails are one of the most close shoaling and elegant swimmers available. They should have come in at first and second place!
I loved this video, and I'm in love with the tiny rasboras. I started with cramming as many fish as possible in one tank, gradually my thinking changed and I kept the trend for nano fish. The first time I tried keeping chili rasbora, I was not successful, but in the summer 23 I decided to give them another go and bought 8, they are so beautiful that I removed the other fish and added another 8. together with the red chilli shrimp all I see is darts of red amongst the green plants. Last week I passed a pet shop and decided to stop, they had chili rasbora and I bought 4 more, once I put them in the tank I realised there was a difference, and lots of time on google and RUclips later, I concluded that my new rasbora are actually spotted rasbora, I felt like the cat who got the cream, today I went back there and bough another 3, they looked very poorly and one died pretty much right away which the shrimp decided to snack on = its the circle of life I guess.... I have another tank with dwarf emerald green rasbora And for good measure I made another tank for galaxy rasbora All in all I love these tiny rasbora. I'm all about nano fish in fully planted aquariums. I even made some aquariums out of clear storage boxes lol thanks for this video - miniature rasbore rank the highest for me. Keep posting 👍👍
@@PrimeTimeAquatics The crazy thing is that it's perfectly level too. I check all the tanks regularly. Most of the time it's caused by not being level. Only had the tank for almost 3 years now. I didn't drain it completely yet. Only half way because I have to wait to get the new tank. It seems to be doing ok for now since I took off half the pressure.
No Harlequin or smaller Pork Chop Rasboras I know you chose to limit it to five but I do believe there are other Rasboras ut there, maybe you could do another video on them. I notice some said the scissor tail Rasboras. There is the Emerald Rasbora. Just here there are four find one more and you got a five to make a video.
Nice, "best of". My fav are the Green Kubotai and the Rummy nose. The Kubotyai are great they swim about however the Rummy nose seem to be a lot shier so they hide a lot. Thanks for the "Best Of".
As someone who's never kept rasboras before you've given me a lot to consider. I'm definitely thinking about getting some of these when I have room in my community tank.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics yea i actually came from your another video "hardiest videos" and galaxy was mentioned but not rummy nose, it turns out it you made that one before this one, so it makes sense now xD
Hi new here. Can you do a vid on Mbuna explaining Cynotilapia, Labidochromis, Pseudotropheus, and so on. What’s the difference can they be mix in a Mbuna community tank things like that. Please. Also wanted to say you and your wife got me in fish keeping at the beginning of this year now I have 3 tanks 😂 and now I’m looking to get a 75 or bigger.
I’d like to create a 29 gallon planted rasbora tank. I’d like to add chilis, galaxy’s, and some emerald dwarf rasboras. How many would you suggest of each for a 29 gallon? I’d like to also add some Cory’s and maybe some hillstream loaches or a couple bristle nose plecos. Just looking for some stocking numbers, thanks!
I really enjoy my espi, they are colorful, active and peaceful I currently have 8 in a 20 gal with 4 pea puffers. Moderate to heavy planted tank, their color really gives life to the tank.
Our scissortails have been a pleasant surprise to our community tank. Granted not colorful, they’re fun to watch with the tail fin for its namesake. Not sure if they’re better then the others on the list but they’re a schooling fish I’ll probably keep for a while.
If you want more information on the fish featured in this video check out these species profiles:
Brilliant Green Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/i8SIn0c2HqA/видео.htmlsi=wWst7AMFvImYkFPF
Green Kubotai Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/YhoiV4GKsLc/видео.htmlsi=AoJkmXniMF85S4bx
Chili Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/ZuLglzg_XZc/видео.htmlsi=23JaL-oraG67HShl
Dwarf Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/jLjRJDnGZ8I/видео.htmlsi=MXXyEavp1iRSwl6w
Galaxy Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/Ermv-WlYVF8/видео.htmlsi=rcKuY3Y09sFpXIdF
Rummy Nose Rasbora: ruclips.net/video/YhoiV4GKsLc/видео.htmlsi=Zt-e0qy6LKWorlwE
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My favorite rasbora is the scissortail rasbora (Rasbora trilineata) another fish that deserves mention is the Purple Harlequin Rasbora ( Trigonostigma heteromorpha). So many other Rasbora which make great aquarium fish. Of course, opinions are like .... We all have one.
why are they your favourite?
The color play with iridescent scales. @@lemonlizard1
My harlequin rasboras are by far the most bullet proof fish I have ever kept. They are also long lived. Behavior is not particularly interesting, but I like the color/pattern. Always enjoy your site.
This is my favorite as well. I have a school of 20 in my 120 gallon planted aquarium.
My favorite on the list is the Chili's. I'm going to be upgrading my little desk setup out of a Petco 3.7g Imagitarium to a standard 10gal that I got off my brother who was downsizing his total # of aquariums. I'll be moving over a single albino Cory, a handful of Amano shrimp, and one mystery snail and think a few Chili Rasbora and maybe a few CPD's would be a good choice. I plan on planting the tank so there should be plenty of places to hide if needed. I really like the Imagitarium it's just a pain to clean especially the inside of the filter compartments.
...but CPDs aren't rasboras they are danios
Danios are rasboras
@abominableyeti5639 not exactly but they are both Cyprinidae. Admittedly there is not a precise scientific distinction between them but neither are they the same.
@@IansFishRoom well then it might be the very case for the CPD. Aren’t they also referred to as galaxy rasboras?
@abominableyeti5639 they were originally thought to be a rasbora and that is why they have the name galaxy rasbora but after further review they were reclassified a danio and the common name was changed to celestial pearl danio. Danios and rasbora are both considered subfamilies in the same family group.
@@IansFishRoom I c
The harlequin rasboras are hardy, really attractive excellent community members....never chase other fish or fin nip.Will leave your betta fish alone.We have a big group along with platy and honey gourami.
I recently purchased 6 Dwarf Emerald Rasboras and I was shocked that they failed to make the cut. They are beautiful!!!! I've always been a fan of larger fish and I'm a catfish junkie! LOL!! But these Emerald Rasboras are changing my mind. I can't even imagine how fabulous 75 of them in my 125 gallon would look!!!! But all the fish here are super cool little fish.
They definitely make the top 10!
It would be interesting to see how you would rate the Harlequin Rasbora. They add a lot of flare to a tank with their unique look and aren't too expensive.
I like them too!
One of my favorites is the Blue Axelrodi rasbora. I love the harlequin, too.
I want a 20 long so I can have the brilliant greens in a school as the only fish in the tank! I currently have harlequins (I love them) and lampeyes (super cute and they school with gertudae rainbows) 😊 I think rasbora are the “best in class” for nicest and most respectful to others 😅 tetras are little punks imo 😂
The smaller tetra species tend to be victims in my tank, but yeah, bigger tetras can be jerks lol.
The Brilliant Green Rasbora remind me a little of the White Cloud Minnow with the side stripe and red tail.
In my 55, I have 16 Galaxies and 16 Emerald Dwarfs. 1 clown pleco and a mating pair of Apistogramma Agassizii Super Reds. Lots of movement and they all get along, even after the Apisot's have fry.
That sounds cool!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you. 😊
Love those rummy nose rasboras. I'm tempted to add a 29 long just so I can some that won't get swallowed!
Love your channel as well 👊🏻😊
The only 2 rasboras that I've kept so far, are the Chili rasboras and CPDs. I currently have both of these in a planted 10 gallon aquarium. The chilis look amazing against the plants when they're fired up. Re the CPDs, I am very lucky to have a fellow hobbyist nearby who breeds them in the exact same water parameters that I have.
Great list! I currently have 3 of the 5 in a nano tank living happily (although I did choose those 3 based on past PTA and Small Scape recombinations, so not so much of a coincidence 😉). You know you have a nano tank when the trio of CPDs are collectively the “tank boss”.
Never seen the brilliant green rasbora until about a year ago at my local Petco (got lucky that my particular store is crazy awesome with hobbyists running their fish department). Nobody wanted these little guys so I took them home to my 75 (after quarantine). They grew up big and strong. Colors are crazy nice under good lighting and they've been ideal peaceful tank inhabitants! Never seen the rummy nose in person, but I'll definitely be watching for them. Great show!!
Hey Jason,if you use some of my pics please let me know as in the last time i have a lot of people using my pics in their videos and thumbnails and they got a copyright strike. If i know it its fine but if i dont i can not react. Thanx !
Hey Chris! Will do. Thank you! Hope all is well.
This is brilliant timing, I was just researching which rasbora to get yesterday and then you uploaded this!!! I'll think I'll go with the chili rasbora
exclamation point, chili, Harlequin, dwarf and the naked micro rasboras are my top favorites.
I'm ordering the plants for my new 20 gallon standard aquarium. I was wanting 7 Green Kubotai and 10 Harlequin Raboras. Now I am thinking 7 Kubotai and 10 Rummy nose. I'm adding snails and would like 3 Corydoras. I'm worried about overstocking. They tank will be very heavily planted. That's why setting this up is taking me so long. I've still got to pay those darn bills and my budget is limited. 😅😅😅😅 But, I am good at saving and then when I have the money I get what I want. 🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠 Gina
That will work well!
While I love the brilliant coloring of my chilis, I just got my first ever CPD school and am in love! Their personality is unbeatable for a fish of that size - they’re very curious and constantly engaging with their environment / hunting for micro-prey. Will need to give rummy nose a try in the future too!
The chapter for the rummy’s says #10… it should say #5 as ther are only 5 rasboras in this video.
I always liked the hardyness of the rummynose, but I've become a tetra fan this past year.
Love my rummynose rasboras!! Decided on them thanks to watching the species profile you posted! Only have 4 at the moment. Waiting on my lfs to get more in. Setting up a 45 gal bowfront for them🤩
I had Galaxy Rasboras and they were the only ones who bred for me! I loved the way they looked when you could see them. I have chili's & Axelrodii 's in my 6 gallon with a black tiger badis. lots of moss & plants and they are doing well. I have never seen those rummy nose Rasboras they do look fantastic! I've always wanted kaboti Rasboras, but will have to get a bigger or new set up as I'm at max capacity ☺
Hengeli rasboras are beauties , the orange stripe is phenomenal . Emerald dwarf rasbora are very cool too nice behavior
1. Galaxy
2. Rummy nose
3. Chili
Thank you Jason! Those little rummy nose are gorgeous! I'm going to ask my local fish monger about them. Meanwhile, my Galaxy Rasbora have never been shy and don't hide. As soon as they know I'm around, they all flock to the front of the tank hopeful for dinner. They're little pigs.
My chili's are adorable too! I have them in a tank with 2 honey gourami and it's been a peaceful mix for over a year. Probably because the honeys are busy sparring. They never injure each other, and to my surprise they hang out together often. But the sparring is funny. I hope it stays this peaceful. Have a great day!
Ive got neon blue and green rasboras. Love the blues, the greens are kinda bullies.
I got a school of rummy nose tetras. Would love to add rummy rasboras now! Great video
Blue axelrodi is the best with my shrimp
I really like the sarawak rasbora as a larger rasbora. Unique colouring on them and fairly rare
I just started my first real aquarium about two months ago, and have a school of 8 kubotais in a 29 gallon with a few platys. They're awesome! Super active and great color with a dark background, and they'll usually follow me to whatever side of the glass I'm on expecting food. I was actually having some trouble getting the platy to come out during feeding time because they were so shy and would run away when I got near the tank, but since adding the kubotai they seem more comfortable and just today they actually came out to eat as I was standing next to the tank. Highly recommend these guys!
I've not tried any yet, but I would love to. Nice video to show a few different kinds
I love this list. An underrated rasbora is the emerald-eye. They aren't striking with their overall color but when the iridescence of their blue-green eyes shows, they really pop. They are also a fantastic schooling fish, I would say better than any on the list---mine set the tone for the other fish as they school across my 33 gallon. Somewhat random side note that I'm not sure where it came from in my brain: I think it would be so cool if there was a tiki bar with a large (50 gallons or so) tank stocked with rasboras only (plus clean-up crew). Just seems like a cool fit.
The emerald eye might be my #6!
I love my 60 gal breeder rasbora tank. Kubatai, Chili, Rummynose, and Kuhli Loaches. It's my Ras aquarium. Could I add CPDs, I'm contemplating. Whats your opinion?
I don’t see why not?
Great video. Would rasbora species like the Brillant Green and Rummynose be fine with medium-sized cichilds ( EBAs, Angelfish), and/or Gouramis, or are they considered too small? Also, my favorite are Harlequin Rasboras.
Brilliant Greens would definitely work. The Rummy Nose - probably : -)
I'm getting ready to restock a ten galllon and those chili rasboras are high on the list.
That will be fun!
The firs ones look a lot like the white minnow
Man, I love your vids. Been watching now for 3 years or so. Always great info. Appreciate your opinion on the hobby as a whole. This was a cool idea with the numbering system. 🤙🏻
Thank you for being here!
hey I desperately need advice from anyone who will listen. I have a betta in a 90l tank (23gal) and I tried putting in a school of ten rummynose tetra but they attacked and fin nipped at the betta so much so I got rid of them. Any advice on schooling fish with with my halfmoon betta? he is the sweetest thing and has never flared up in his life he just gets attacked by schooling fish :(
There’s no guarantee with any fish, but we have done ember tetras, brilliant rasboras, galaxy rasboras before. The trick is to keep the tetras well-fed (we feed them twice per day).
I know this is an old vid. But would you know a good online seller to buy Rummynose Rasbora. I live in San Diego and I never see them at my local fish stores. I did buy three last year from a local shop.
Flip Aquatics has had them in the past!
I notice in the video that kubotais are chasing and nipping at each other, the chili's, and some of the CPDs in the tank. Doesn't seem like they're big enough to do damage, but it does seem like they are a little bit more aggressive than I would picture?
They actually get along fine. No damage is done.
I wish I could find the Galaxy Rasbora for $5-8! They are about $15 where I am. 😢
Ouch
Hello Jason! Great video! That being said, can all of these be kept together? 40 gallon tank
Definitely!
I've got a question, would the rummy nose work with neo shrimp? Thanks
They should be ok with adults, but might eat the babies.
i have some green kubotais in my tank, but they dont seem to show up the bright green colour, theyre somewhat colourless
They tend to be darker as they get larger and on darker backgrounds and substrates.
I love my Galaxy's, I had very poor luck getting ones to survive, one sole survivor once we got new ones was spazing with enjoyment, we named him spaz. They all swim around the 55 gallon tank in the best speed runs I've ever seen. I have not seen any of these other ones in my area.
Just had someone telling me how they dont do well in large tanks and they need water changes every week. Then i come to see this video days after lol
They do just fine in large tanks. We don’t do anything special for water changes - just weekly. We’ve had thousands and thousands in the fish room - no issues.
Hengeli!
Rasbora Espei vs. Hengeli vs. Harlequin. 3 contenders overlooked.
How can Harlequins and Scissortails not make the top five. Scissortails are one of the most close shoaling and elegant swimmers available. They should have come in at first and second place!
I loved this video, and I'm in love with the tiny rasboras. I started with cramming as many fish as possible in one tank, gradually my thinking changed and I kept the trend for nano fish.
The first time I tried keeping chili rasbora, I was not successful, but in the summer 23 I decided to give them another go and bought 8, they are so beautiful that I removed the other fish and added another 8. together with the red chilli shrimp all I see is darts of red amongst the green plants. Last week I passed a pet shop and decided to stop, they had chili rasbora and I bought 4 more, once I put them in the tank I realised there was a difference, and lots of time on google and RUclips later, I concluded that my new rasbora are actually spotted rasbora, I felt like the cat who got the cream, today I went back there and bough another 3, they looked very poorly and one died pretty much right away which the shrimp decided to snack on = its the circle of life I guess....
I have another tank with dwarf emerald green rasbora
And for good measure I made another tank for galaxy rasbora
All in all I love these tiny rasbora.
I'm all about nano fish in fully planted aquariums. I even made some aquariums out of clear storage boxes lol
thanks for this video - miniature rasbore rank the highest for me.
Keep posting 👍👍
Hey, something caused the center bracket in my 55 gallon to break. Should I panic?
I would definitely drain it. You’ll start the see the front or back panel bowing and eventually give.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics The crazy thing is that it's perfectly level too. I check all the tanks regularly. Most of the time it's caused by not being level. Only had the tank for almost 3 years now. I didn't drain it completely yet. Only half way because I have to wait to get the new tank. It seems to be doing ok for now since I took off half the pressure.
At the moment I keep Trigonostigma espei in my Betta aquarium and Boraras brigittae in my Trichopsis aquarium.
I also love the rummynose rasboras.
The Galaxies/CPDs had a bad habit of disappearing forever, but they were colorful cuties in their own way.
No Harlequin or smaller Pork Chop Rasboras I know you chose to limit it to five but I do believe there are other Rasboras ut there, maybe you could do another video on them. I notice some said the scissor tail Rasboras. There is the Emerald Rasbora. Just here there are four find one more and you got a five to make a video.
I have a tank of rummy nose rasboras and celestial pearl danios, and wouldn't trade them for anything!
Nice, "best of". My fav are the Green Kubotai and the Rummy nose. The Kubotyai are great they swim about however the Rummy nose seem to be a lot shier so they hide a lot.
Thanks for the "Best Of".
No trigonostoma on your list? Sheesh.
Cool fish!
Exclamation Point and the Emerald are my favs.
I love my rummy nose rasboras! Awhile back my lfs had a group of 12 all males. I ended buying all of them. They really stand out in my planted tank
Can the Rummy Nose Rasboras live with Chili Rasbora's?
Definitely!
Thank you@@PrimeTimeAquatics
As someone who's never kept rasboras before you've given me a lot to consider. I'm definitely thinking about getting some of these when I have room in my community tank.
Hi Jason
I have a group of 10 runny nose in a 10 gallon along with small Cory’s. They do great and are stunning. Love these fish too.
No love for the Emerald Rasbora?
Nice fish!
The brilliant green rasboras kind of look like a flashier version of a White Cloud minnow.
Great list! I liked seeing the ratings. I always loved seeing that rasbora tank. Love those chilis and runny nose rasboras!
so rummy nose are hardier than galaxy ?
They are very similar. I guess I give the edge to the rummy nose?
@@PrimeTimeAquatics yea i actually came from your another video "hardiest videos" and galaxy was mentioned but not rummy nose, it turns out it you made that one before this one, so it makes sense now xD
I have Maculata. Awesome little fish. Kept in a group of 20 they take up hardly any space in the tank at all.
I agree!
Can you mix the rasboras
Sure!
was going to ask about the rummy nose rasbora as seen them silver and then darker but you answered that for me many thanks, good list, great video
Personal favourite is the espei, stunning colour and some nice schooling
What is your store website
We don’t have a store. Just sell fish at local swaps and have merch for viewers.
primetimeaquatics.com
Hi new here. Can you do a vid on Mbuna explaining Cynotilapia, Labidochromis, Pseudotropheus, and so on. What’s the difference can they be mix in a Mbuna community tank things like that. Please. Also wanted to say you and your wife got me in fish keeping at the beginning of this year now I have 3 tanks 😂 and now I’m looking to get a 75 or bigger.
Glad you are here. They can mostly be kept together - just have to stay away from the more aggressive species of mbuna.
Good choices. My top 3 are your top 3 just in a different order. Galaxy, chili, then rummy nose.
Nice!
What do you think about mixing groups of all these in a single aquarium (like 125 gallon)? Might sound weird but I’m curious…
Heck ya!! 😀
Blue neon rasboras are my favorite!
I love the chillis because that fish is hot 🔥 🥵
Great video! I just purchased 6 Galaxy Rasboras. Imo one of the prettiest fish
They sure are!
13:57 would these fish be ok in a tank with Molly’s and dwarf clown fish?
Mollys could eat some of the smaller rasboras.
I’d like to create a 29 gallon planted rasbora tank. I’d like to add chilis, galaxy’s, and some emerald dwarf rasboras. How many would you suggest of each for a 29 gallon? I’d like to also add some Cory’s and maybe some hillstream loaches or a couple bristle nose plecos. Just looking for some stocking numbers, thanks!
You could easily start with 10 of each for the rasboras.
Awesome thanks!
at time stamp 8:17 what is the fish with the brilliant red fins and black poka dots?
Galaxy Rasbora!
What northfin food do you feed the small mouth embers and rasboras?
I crush community, cichlid, kelp and krill on a rotating basis.
I really enjoy my espi, they are colorful, active and peaceful I currently have 8 in a 20 gal with 4 pea puffers. Moderate to heavy planted tank, their color really gives life to the tank.
Great video
Phoenix rasboras! 😃
Our scissortails have been a pleasant surprise to our community tank. Granted not colorful, they’re fun to watch with the tail fin for its namesake.
Not sure if they’re better then the others on the list but they’re a schooling fish I’ll probably keep for a while.
Would it be okay to keep rasboras in a tank at 78 degrees? I’ve gotten mixed info online
Absolutely - we keep all of ours between 76-80.