Can Altum Angelfish live with Hengel's Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Altum Angelfish’s mouth is big enough to swallow Hengel's Rasbora (only 1.2" long) — it will be eaten.
- Almost no shared temperature: Altum Angelfish wants 82–88°F and Hengel's Rasbora wants 73–82°F, so only 82°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- No overlapping water hardness: Altum Angelfish wants 1–5 dGH but Hengel's Rasbora wants 6–10 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Altum Angelfish | Hengel's Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 82–88°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 6–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 7" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 75 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Altum Angelfish (to keep Hengel's Rasbora):
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Clown Rasbora — 4", peaceful
- Gold Gourami — 6", semi-aggressive
Instead of Hengel's Rasbora (to keep Altum Angelfish):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful
- Fire Rasbora — 1.6", peaceful
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at The Shrimp Farm · The Shrimp Farm live-arrival guarantee
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