HomeFreshwater aquarium fishBarbs, danios & rasborasBoraras brigittae Boraras brigittae Scientific name: Boraras brigittae Vogt, 1978 Boraras brigittae is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 3.5 cm (1.4 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.0. Native range: Asia, Southern Borneo, Indonesia. Boraras brigittae care at a glanceCare levelEasyTemperamentPeacefulAdult size3.5 cm (1.4 in)Minimum tank40 L (11 US gal)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)pH6.0–7.0Hardness2–10 dGH (36–178 ppm)DietOmnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods. Species factsScientific nameBoraras brigittaeFamilyCyprinidae (Minnows or carps)OrderCypriniformes (Carps)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length3.5Common length1.8EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10 benthopelagicClimateTropicalDistributionAsia: southern Borneo, Indonesia.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessUsesFisheries: of no interestResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More barbs, danios & rasborasDanio erythromicronLong snouted barbPuntius dorsalisLambchop rasboraTrigonostigma espeiGoldfishCarassius auratus auratusHypsibarbus wetmoreiLeast rasboraBoraras urophthalmoidesSee all barbs, danios & rasboras SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026