Can Harlequin Rasbora Live With Ember Tetra?
Harlequin Rasbora and Ember Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 73–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Harlequin Rasbora | Ember Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 73–84°F | 73–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 5.5–7 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 0.8" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Harlequin Rasbora + Ember Tetra
To keep Harlequin Rasbora and Ember Tetra together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Harlequin Rasbora should be kept in a school of 6+. Ember Tetra should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Harlequin rasboras are elegant, copper-colored schooling fish with a distinctive black triangular patch on their body. They are one of the most peaceful and hardy community fish available, making them ideal for beginners. In schools of 8+, they display beautiful coordinated swimming behavior.
Full care guide →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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