FISH FactFIlel Scientific name: Microdevario kubotail Size: 2cm/ 0.8in fully grownl Origin: Thailand, especially the Phang Nga and Ranong provincesl Habitat: Flowing headwaters, over gravel and sand, leaf litter, tangles of wood, and

patches of plantsl Aquarium: Works well in aquascapes where there is ample swimming space, or a sand

and gravel biotope with some low wood tangles l Water conditions: Ideally slightly soft and acidic, 6.2 – 7.2pH, hardness below 10°Hl Feeding: Readily accepts flake and micropellets, but small Daphnia and Cyclops excites theml Notes: A truly miniature fish, and biologically noted as such, it’s one of few species to breed at under 2cm. Forms

large shoals in the wild, so try to purchase at least 12 – fewer will be skittish. Though it’s called a yellow rasbora, the colour is usually closer to lime green, with occasional hints of gold. Works best with other, similar sized fish such as Harlequins. Ensure large weekly waterchanges and high oxygen levels, using airstones if needed. The colour is entirely natural in origin, and shouldn’t be confused with artificially coloured, GM ‘Glo’ fish.

Phang Nga &Ranong, Thailand

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Neon yellow rasbora