Compatibility
Chili Rasbora × Cardinal Tetra Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Chili Rasbora and Cardinal Tetra can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.
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Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Chili Rasbora: 24.0–28.0 °C
Cardinal Tetra: 23.0–27.0 °C
Shared window: 24.0–27.0°C.
pH overlap
Chili Rasbora: 4.0–7.0
Cardinal Tetra: 5.0–7.0
Shared window: 5.0–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Chili Rasbora: Very soft → Soft
Cardinal Tetra: Very soft → Soft
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Chili Rasbora: Low
Cardinal Tetra: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.40x
Adult size gap is under 2.0x, which is usually a safer ratio.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Chili Rasbora | Cardinal Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5 cm | 3.5 cm |
| Temperature | 24.0–28.0 °C | 23.0–27.0 °C |
| pH | 4.0–7.0 | 5.0–7.0 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Very soft → Soft |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | Southern Borneo, Indonesia | South America |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Chili Rasbora
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Harlequin rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Best tank mates for Cardinal Tetra
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Corydoras
Corydoras spp.
Dwarf Rasbora
Boraras maculatus
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Harlequin rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha