Can Chili Rasbora live with Molly?
Not recommended
Why
- Molly’s mouth is big enough to swallow Chili Rasbora (only 0.7" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7.
- No overlapping water hardness: Chili Rasbora wants 1–6 dGH but Molly wants 12–30 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Chili Rasbora | Molly | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 4–7 | 7–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–6 dGH | 12–30 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.7" | 4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Chili Rasbora (to keep Molly):
- Croaking Gourami — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Chocolate Gourami — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Molly (to keep Chili Rasbora):
- Noble Gourami — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Chili Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Molly: 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 Chili Rasbora · …with Molly