Can King Tiger Pleco live with Fire Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: King Tiger Pleco wants 79–86°F and Fire Rasbora wants 72–79°F, so only 79°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5.5–7 dGH.
- Large size gap (King Tiger Pleco 6" vs Fire Rasbora 1.6") — watch that the smaller one gets its share at feeding time.
Sweet spot: both do well at 79–79°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| King Tiger Pleco | Fire Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 79–86°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.6 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5.5–7 dGH | 4–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 6" | 1.6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 55 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 55 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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