Chili rasbora compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Chili rasbora, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Chili rasbora page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| flow | 45 | 50% |
| temperature | 42 | 47% |
| hardness | 41 | 46% |
| ph | 36 | 40% |
| predation | 34 | 38% |
| zone competition | 30 | 33% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| One animal at the edge of its range | 35 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 24 |
| No overlap at all | 23 |
| Workable | 6 |
| Comfortable for both | 2 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (37)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Bala shark3 concerns
- with Black ghost knifefish3 concerns
- with Blue acara4 concerns
- with Clown knifefish4 concerns
- with Convict cichlid5 concerns
- with Discus4 concerns
- with Eastern rainbowfish5 concerns
- with Electric blue hap7 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid6 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid4 concerns
- with Flavescent peacock5 concerns
- with Frontosa6 concerns
- with Giant gourami3 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish2 concerns
- with Goldfish4 concerns
- with Green terror7 concerns
- with Iridescent shark5 concerns
- with Jack Dempsey6 concerns
- with Jewel cichlid6 concerns
- with Kissing gourami2 concerns
- with Koi carp5 concerns
- with Molly3 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami2 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Pictus catfish2 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish4 concerns
- with Red zebra cichlid6 concerns
- with Redtail catfish3 concerns
- with Rope fish1 concern
- with Sailfin molly3 concerns
- with Senegal bichir2 concerns
- with Severum4 concerns
- with Silver arowana3 concerns
- with Skunk loach2 concerns
- with Tinfoil barb5 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow3 concerns
Poor match (17)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Amano shrimp4 concerns
- with American flagfish5 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio3 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp3 concerns
- with Doctor fish4 concerns
- with Guppy2 concerns
- with Indian glassfish4 concerns
- with Kribensis3 concerns
- with Mystery snail3 concerns
- with Nerite snail2 concerns
- with Panda corydoras2 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras2 concerns
- with Platy4 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish3 concerns
- with Swordtail5 concerns
- with Yoyo loach4 concerns
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Conditional (14)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Black ruby barb3 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra4 concerns
- with Bolivian ram2 concerns
- with Common pleco3 concerns
- with German blue ram3 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp3 concerns
- with Gold nugget pleco2 concerns
- with Neon tetra2 concerns
- with Pea puffer3 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon3 concerns
- with Rainbow shark4 concerns
- with Red-tailed black shark4 concerns
- with Scissortail rasbora4 concerns
- with Siamese algae eater3 concerns
Generally compatible (19)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Bladder snail1 concern
- with Bleeding heart tetra1 concern
- with Bristlenose pleco2 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras2 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra1 concern
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Clown loach2 concerns
- with Ember tetra1 concern
- with Firehead tetra2 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora2 concerns
- with Kuhli loach1 concern
- with Otocinclus2 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras2 concerns
- with Red-eye tetra1 concern
- with Rummy-nose tetra2 concerns
- with Serpae tetra2 concerns
- with Silver dollar2 concerns
- with Tiger barb3 concerns
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
Compatible (3)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible | 37 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Generally compatible | 19 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Poor match | 17 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Conditional | 14 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Compatible | 3 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |