Can Least Rasbora live with Clown Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Clown Rasbora’s mouth is big enough to swallow Least Rasbora (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
Side-by-side
| Least Rasbora | Clown Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5–7 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 2–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Least Rasbora (to keep Clown Rasbora):
- Lambchop Rasbora — 1.25", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Croaking Gourami — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Clown Rasbora (to keep Least Rasbora):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Least Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Clown 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 Least Rasbora · …with Clown Rasbora