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Galaxy rasbora nano (30 L)

Jewel-like dots: silver speckles on a dark backdrop.

Galaxy rasbora nano (30 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (30 L)

Celestial pearl danio (galaxy rasbora) is one of the most beautiful nano fish. Just 2 cm long, but with constellation colours.

Dark background, minimal cover, still water. Only conspecifics + shrimp — never large tankmates.

Dimensions
40×25×30 cm
Temperature
22–26°C
pH
6.5–7.5
gH
5–12 °dGH
Setup time
5 wks
Budget
≈ $250
Total fish
12

Fish (12)

Plants (5)

Invertebrates (10)

  • Cherry Shrimp× 10

Equipment

  • Sponge filter (air-driven)

    ≈ $22

  • Air pump

    ≈ $22

  • Heater

    50 W

    ≈ $18

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $5

  • Premium planted-tank LED (Twinstar/Chihiros)

    Warm RGB

    ≈ $120

  • Active aquasoil (ADA Amazonia)

    ≈ $35

  • Dark film background

    ≈ $10

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 2
  • Catappa (Indian almond) leaves× 4
  • Natural rock (Seiryu / Dragon Stone)× 3

Tips & gotchas

  • Sponge filter only — flow-through filters suck in fry and adults.
  • Feed micro foods (cyclops, brine shrimp nauplii).
  • Minimal current, near-still water.
  • 20 % water changes every 2 weeks, gently.