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}\n  \n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssa-pd\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e.ssa-pd .hero::before{content:\"\u0026#128032;\";}\u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eFreshwater Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eNeon Green Rasbora\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eA tiny schooling fish with a vivid neon lime-green body that fluoresces under aquarium lighting. One of the few freshwater fish whose colour intensity genuinely rivals marine species, and an outstanding companion for shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Neon Lime-Green Body\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Microdevario kubotai\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Under 1 Inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e School of 8 or More\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Outstanding Shrimp Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"body-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeon Green Rasboras\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMicrodevario kubotai\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Kubotai Rasboras and Green Rasboras, are a tiny schooling fish from the clear forest streams and shallow tributaries of western Thailand and Myanmar. Adults reach approximately 2cm in length, making them one of the smallest schooling fish in the hobby, and their defining characteristic is a vivid neon lime-green colouration that fluoresces intensely under quality aquarium lighting. The colour intensity is genuinely remarkable for a freshwater species, rivalling many marine fish, and in a school of 10 or more moving through a planted tank the collective green shimmer creates one of the most striking visual effects achievable in a nano aquarium. They are peaceful, tight-schooling, and exceptionally compatible with shrimp. Note that the invoice designation \u003cem\u003eRasbora kubotai\u003c\/em\u003e is an older name for this species; the current accepted scientific name is \u003cem\u003eMicrodevario kubotai\u003c\/em\u003e. Keep in schools of 8 or more in a densely planted tank with dark substrate for the most vivid colour expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e2–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eGH (dGH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e72–79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e0.8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Schooling\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eNeon Green That Actually Glows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivid neon lime-green body with a fluorescent quality under aquarium LEDs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The green colouration of \u003cem\u003eM. kubotai\u003c\/em\u003e is unusual among freshwater fish in both hue and intensity. Under quality aquarium lighting the green appears to fluoresce rather than simply reflect, producing a glow effect that is genuinely rare in freshwater species. A vivid neon green-yellow lateral stripe runs along the body and is the most intensely coloured element. Some specimens display a subtle blue shimmer alongside the green under certain lighting conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark substrate dramatically enhances the fluorescent colouration.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the single most impactful setup decision for displaying Neon Green Rasboras. Against dark substrate such as aquasoil or black sand the neon green reads at maximum intensity. Against pale substrate the colour washes out significantly and the fluorescent quality is largely lost. Red aquarium plants provide an additional complementary contrast that makes the green appear even more vivid.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight schooling behaviour -- keep in groups of 8 minimum, 15 or more preferred.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neon Green Rasboras school more tightly than most nano fish, moving as a coordinated group through the upper and middle water column. In groups below 8 they become nervous, hide frequently, and show washed-out colour. A school of 15 or more produces the dense green shimmer effect the species is known for and gives the fish the confidence to occupy open water rather than sheltering in plant cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMales more intensely coloured than females, particularly when competing for attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature males are slimmer and display noticeably more intense neon green colouration, especially during competitive displaying. Well-conditioned females become fuller-bodied as they develop eggs. A mixed-sex group produces the most active displaying and the best sustained colour from the males.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires stable, well-maintained water -- not the hardiest nano fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neon Green Rasboras are less forgiving of poor water quality and parameter swings than hardier species like White Cloud Mountain Minnows. They require a mature, cycled, stable tank with consistent small partial water changes. This is not a fish for a new or cycling aquarium. In stable conditions they are straightforward to keep long-term.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate flow and good oxygenation, with floating plants to diffuse light.\u003c\/strong\u003e They come from clear flowing streams and appreciate moderate water movement for oxygenation, though not harsh current. Floating plants diffuse overhead lighting and give the fish confidence to occupy open water. Dense stem plants and mosses around the perimeter with open central swimming space is the ideal layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eShrimp Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eExceptional Shrimp Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny mouth -- adult Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp are completely safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e At under an inch with a proportionally tiny mouth, \u003cem\u003eM. kubotai\u003c\/em\u003e poses no threat to adult shrimp of any species. Only the very smallest newly hatched shrimplets are at any risk, and in a densely planted tank with moss cover shrimplet survival rates alongside Neon Green Rasboras are high. They are specifically noted for exceptional compatibility with shrimp and other nano species.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper and mid-water schooling means minimal interaction with substrate-level shrimp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neon Green Rasboras occupy the upper portion of the water column and school in open water. Shrimp work the substrate, hardscape, and plant surfaces below. The vertical separation between the two species means they essentially share the tank without competing for space or resources at any point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter range overlaps well with both Neocaridina and soft-water Caridina setups.\u003c\/strong\u003e At pH 6.0 to 7.5 and moderate hardness, Neon Green Rasboras sit comfortably within the Neocaridina range and at the upper end of the Caridina range. A soft-water Neocaridina tank at pH 7.0 is ideal for both species simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs exceptionally well with Chili Rasboras for a red and green display.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vivid green of \u003cem\u003eM. kubotai\u003c\/em\u003e and the scarlet red of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-fish-parent\" title=\"Chili rasboras\" aria-label=\"Chili rasboras\"\u003eChili Rasboras\u003c\/a\u003e are visually opposite and create a dazzling effect when both species are schooled in the same densely planted tank. Both share similar care requirements, similar size, and identical shrimp compatibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tip-label\"\u003eKeeper's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eA school of 15 Neon Green Rasboras over dark aquasoil with red stem plants in the background and a colony of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neocaridina-shrimp-parent\" title=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eFire Red Cherry\u003c\/a\u003e shrimp working the substrate below is one of the most colour-saturated nano tank displays achievable in freshwater. The neon green of the fish against the dark substrate, the red plants providing complementary contrast, and the red shrimp echoing the plant colour at the substrate level create a display where every element reinforces every other. Give the tank three months to mature before adding the Rasboras, keep the water stable, and this is a setup that only improves over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-fish-parent\" class=\"cta-block\" title=\"🐠 browse more freshwater fishbrowse our full freshwater fish collection. →\" aria-label=\"🐠 browse more freshwater fishbrowse our full freshwater fish collection. →\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cta-icon\"\u003e🐠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more freshwater fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003cspan style=\"color:#F40909;font-weight:500;\"\u003eFreshwater Fish collection\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);font-size:1.4rem;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"policy-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eBefore placing your order, please review our\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/doa-policy\" title=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Live arrival guarantee | superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eDOA Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-info-practices\" title=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":45166936621264,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":45166936654032,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":45166936686800,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":45166936719568,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2895\/9184\/files\/neon-green-rasboras-microdevario-kubotai-slender-translucent-fish-949.webp?v=1789232566","url":"https:\/\/www.superiorshrimpaquatics.com\/products\/neon-green-rasboras-microdevario-kubotai","provider":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}