Can Thai Devil Crab live with Neon Blue Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- Thai Devil Crab can grab Neon Blue Rasbora while it sleeps — only fast mid/top-water fish are reasonably safe.
- No overlapping pH: Thai Devil Crab wants 7.5–8.5 but Neon Blue Rasbora wants 4.5–6.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Thai Devil Crab wants 8–18 dGH but Neon Blue Rasbora wants 1–5 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Thai Devil Crab | Neon Blue Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 4.5–6.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 8–18 dGH | 1–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 20 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Only combine with fast, mid/top-water fish and give the tankmates plenty of escape routes.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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