Characteristics and husbandry of Microlepidoptera hanavi

The Microlasbora hanabi is a very beautiful tropical fish that is native to the Salween River in Myanmar, Southeast Asia, and belongs to the Celestictis genus of the carp family, Carpidae, with a dark blue base color and bright yellow speckled pattern. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the Microrasbora hanabi and how to keep it.

What is Micro Rasbora Hanabi?

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The Microlasbora hanabi is a tropical fish in the family Carpidae, genus Celestictis. The origin of the Microplus bora Hanabi is the Salween River in Myanmar, Southeast Asia.The body color of the micro rasbora hanabi is characterized by a bright yellow speckled pattern on a dark blue base. It is also classified as a micro rasbora species because it is about one size smaller than the normal rasbora. The official name for the microlasbora hanabi is Celestichthys margaritatus. The name means "heavenly fish adorned with pearls. Some specialty stores also refer to it as the microrasbora "firework.

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How to Keep Micro Rasbora Hanabi

The Microlasbora hanavi can be an easy breed to keep. The lifespan of the Microplus bora Hanabi is approximately 2 to 3 years. Its body size is about 3 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to slightly alkaline water (especially soft to moderately hard water), with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5. The Microus bora Hanabi is classified as a tropical fish, so if kept in Japan, it will require a heater in the winter.In addition, since microrasbora hanabi are timid and often hide in the shadows, we recommend adding driftwood, clay pipes, or other ornaments for them to hide in when keeping them in aquariums and the like.

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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers

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Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the character of Microrasbora hanabi is timid. Therefore, if the breed with which they are mixed is territorial or aggressive, they may be attacked, resulting in injury or even illness due to stress.Recommended species for mixing with micro Lasbora hanabi are small fish such as neon tetras, caracins, and red fins. However, even neon tetras can be frightening, so it is recommended that they be kept alone. Also, when mixing them with other species, be sure to check that the microrasbora hanabi are eating well, as they often take food from the other species.

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Points about spawning

Many people who keep Microrasbora hanabi want to breed them. However, there have been few successful cases of breeding Microrasbora hanabi in Japan, and breeding them in a typical breeding environment is said to be highly challenging.However, some people have been able to breed them easily, so it is not a dream to succeed in breeding them if you are well prepared. First of all, it is important to add some aquatic plants to the aquarium so that the fish will spawn. After hatching, it is important to feed them several times a day, just like other tropical fish. However, there have been few successful cases, so we recommend that you do your research thoroughly before attempting to breed them.

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Points to keep in mind when keeping a microrasbora hanabi.

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Microlepidoptera hanabi is a recommended species because it is easy to keep and to mix with other species, but it is not well known. This is because they are not very beautiful when they are on display at specialty stores.The Microplus bora Hanabi has a more vibrant body color as it grows, so it is still a bit plain when it is small. Also, since the Mikrolasbora hanabi was first produced around 2006, it is a relatively new breed, and at first it was difficult to obtain and overhunting became a problem as its popularity grew, but in recent years, breeding has become easier, and prices have stabilized. However, it is not uncommon for some specialty stores to not carry Micro Rasbora hanabi because they are still not well known, so it is recommended that you call ahead of time to ask about them. However, it is not uncommon for some specialty shops to not carry them because they are not well known yet.

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