Can Altum Angelfish live with Dwarf Emerald Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish’s mouth is big enough to swallow Dwarf Emerald Rasbora (only 1" long) — it will be eaten.
- No overlapping temperature: Altum Angelfish wants 82–88°F but Dwarf Emerald Rasbora wants 68–78°F.
- No overlapping pH: Altum Angelfish wants 4.5–6.5 but Dwarf Emerald Rasbora wants 7–8.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Dwarf Emerald Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 68–78°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 7–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 5–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Dwarf Emerald Rasbora):
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Clown Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive
Instead of Dwarf Emerald Rasbora (to keep Altum Angelfish):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful
- Fire Rasbora — 1.6", peaceful
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