Can Black Skirt Tetra live with Pygmy Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- Black Skirt Tetra may eat Pygmy Rasbora; add only full-grown adults, because juveniles and fry will be picked off.
- Black Skirt Tetra is semi-aggressive and may bully the peaceful Pygmy Rasbora — give lots of space and cover.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–82°F and pH 5.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Black Skirt Tetra | Pygmy Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 75–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 | 5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 3–15 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 2.5" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Add only full-grown adults — never juveniles, which will be eaten.
- Use a larger, well-decorated tank with sightline breaks, keep everyone well-fed, and add the calmer fish first.
Where to buy
- Black Skirt Tetra: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Pygmy 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 Black Skirt Tetra · …with Pygmy Rasbora