Can Altum Angelfish live with Chili Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish’s mouth is big enough to swallow Chili Rasbora (only 0.7" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 82°F.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Chili Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 4–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 1–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 0.7" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Chili Rasbora):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red-Line Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Chili 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
- Chili 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 Chili Rasbora