Can Harlequin Rasbora Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?
Harlequin Rasbora and Rummy Nose Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Harlequin Rasbora | Rummy Nose Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 75–84°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 5.5–7 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2" | 2.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Harlequin Rasbora + Rummy Nose Tetra
To keep Harlequin Rasbora and Rummy Nose Tetra together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Harlequin Rasbora should be kept in a school of 6+. Rummy Nose 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 →Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Rummy nose tetras are considered the ultimate schooling fish in the freshwater hobby. Their tight, synchronized formations are unmatched by any other tetra species. The vivid red nose serves as a health indicator — bright red means healthy, pale red means stressed. They prefer soft, acidic water and are slightly more demanding than neon tetras.
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