Can Altum Angelfish live with Phoenix Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish’s mouth is big enough to swallow Phoenix Rasbora (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 82°F.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Phoenix Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 4.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Phoenix Rasbora):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Phoenix Rasbora (to keep Altum Angelfish):
- Altum Angelfish — 7", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Discus — 8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Altum Angelfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Phoenix Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Altum Angelfish · …with Phoenix Rasbora