Can Chili Rasbora live with Tiger Barb?
Not recommended
Why
- Tiger Barb’s mouth is big enough to swallow Chili Rasbora (only 0.7" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–6 dGH.
- Tiger Barb is semi-aggressive and may bully the peaceful Chili Rasbora — give lots of space and cover.
Side-by-side
| Chili Rasbora | Tiger Barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 74–82°F |
| pH | 4–7 | 6–8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–6 dGH | 4–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.7" | 2.75" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Chili Rasbora (to keep Tiger Barb):
- Ember Tetra — 0.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Green Neon Tetra — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Least Rasbora — 0.8", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Tiger Barb (to keep Chili Rasbora):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Harlequin Rasbora — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Chili Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Tiger Barb: 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 Tiger Barb