Can Altum Angelfish live with Lambchop Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish’s mouth is big enough to swallow Lambchop Rasbora (only 1.25" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow temperature overlap — keep both around 82°F.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Lambchop Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 2–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 1.25" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Lambchop Rasbora):
- Angelfish — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Blue Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Lambchop Rasbora (to keep Altum Angelfish):
- Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Chocolate Gourami — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Altum Angelfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Lambchop 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 Lambchop Rasbora