Compatibility
Chili Rasbora × Cherry barb Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Chili Rasbora and Cherry barb can usually live together in a well-planted community tank, but size difference should be monitored.
TemperatureA
pHB
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationB
BehaviourA
Data coverage note: 1 key check marked unknown.
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Chili Rasbora: 24.0–28.0 °C
Cherry barb: 22.0–27.0 °C
Shared window: 24.0–27.0°C.
pH overlap
Chili Rasbora: 4.0–7.0
Cherry barb: -
One or both species are missing range data for this check.
Hardness overlap
Chili Rasbora: Very soft → Soft
Cherry barb: Soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Chili Rasbora: Low
Cherry barb: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 2.00x
Size gap is between 2.0x and 3.0x, so monitor for dominance and mouth-fit risk.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Chili Rasbora | Cherry barb |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5 cm | 5.0 cm |
| Temperature | 24.0–28.0 °C | 22.0–27.0 °C |
| pH | 4.0–7.0 | - |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Soft → Medium |
| Flow | Low | Medium |
| Locations | Southern Borneo, Indonesia | Sri Lanka |
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.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Harlequin rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Best tank mates for Cherry barb
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Common Molly
Poecilia sphenops
Dwarf Rasbora
Boraras maculatus
Endler's livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi