Can Chili Rasbora live with Rabbit Snail?
Caution — with care
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6 dGH.
- No overlapping pH: Chili Rasbora wants 4–7 but Rabbit Snail wants 7.2–8.5.
Side-by-side
| Chili Rasbora | Rabbit Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 76–84°F |
| pH | 4–7 | 7.2–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–6 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.7" | 3" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Chili Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Rabbit Snail: 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 Rabbit Snail