Can Marbled Crayfish live with Strawberry Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- Marbled Crayfish can grab Strawberry Rasbora while it sleeps — only fast mid/top-water fish are reasonably safe.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–6 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–77°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Marbled Crayfish | Strawberry Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 64–77°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 1–6 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 0.7" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 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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