Can Altum Angelfish live with Emerald Eye Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish’s mouth is big enough to swallow Emerald Eye Rasbora (only 1.4" long) — it will be eaten.
- No overlapping temperature: Altum Angelfish wants 82–88°F but Emerald Eye Rasbora wants 72–79°F.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Emerald Eye Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 4–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 1.4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Emerald Eye Rasbora):
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Clown Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Angelfish — 6", peaceful
Instead of Emerald Eye Rasbora (to keep Altum Angelfish):
- Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful
- Chocolate Gourami — 2", peaceful
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful
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