Can Ember Tetra Live With Chili Rasbora?
Ember Tetra and Chili Rasbora are compatible. Temperature overlap 73–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Ember Tetra | Chili Rasbora | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84°F | 72–82°F | 73–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 4–7 | 5.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 0.8" | 0.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 5 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Micro-omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Ember Tetra + Chili Rasbora
To keep Ember Tetra and Chili Rasbora together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Ember Tetra should be kept in a school of 8+. Chili Rasbora should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Ember tetras are tiny, fiery-orange schooling fish that add a warm glow to planted tanks. At under 1 inch, they are perfect for nano tanks and make excellent companions for shrimp.
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Boraras brigittae
The Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 0.8 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 5 gallon tank.
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