Can Lambchop Rasbora live with Sailfin Molly?
Not recommended
Why
- Sailfin Molly’s mouth is big enough to swallow Lambchop Rasbora (only 1.25" long) — it will be eaten.
- No overlapping pH: Lambchop Rasbora wants 5.5–7 but Sailfin Molly wants 7.5–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Lambchop Rasbora wants 2–10 dGH but Sailfin Molly wants 12–30 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Lambchop Rasbora | Sailfin Molly | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–82°F | 68–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 2–10 dGH | 12–30 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.25" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Lambchop Rasbora (to keep Sailfin Molly):
- Cardinal Tetra — 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
- False Rummynose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Sailfin Molly (to keep Lambchop Rasbora):
- Black Molly — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Molly — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Moonlight Gourami — 6", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Lambchop Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Sailfin 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 Lambchop Rasbora · …with Sailfin Molly