Can Ember Tetra live with Brilliant Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Brilliant Rasbora’s mouth is big enough to swallow Ember Tetra (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
Side-by-side
| Ember Tetra | Brilliant Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 4–12 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 Ember Tetra (to keep Brilliant 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 Brilliant Rasbora (to keep Ember Tetra):
- 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
- Ember Tetra: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Brilliant 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 Ember Tetra · …with Brilliant Rasbora