Can Pygmy Rasbora live with Sailfin Molly?
Not recommended
Why
- Sailfin Molly’s mouth is big enough to swallow Pygmy Rasbora (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
- No overlapping pH: Pygmy Rasbora wants 5–7 but Sailfin Molly wants 7.5–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Pygmy Rasbora wants 1–8 dGH but Sailfin Molly wants 12–30 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Pygmy Rasbora | Sailfin Molly | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 68–82°F |
| pH | 5–7 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 12–30 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pygmy 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 Pygmy Rasbora):
- Thick-lipped Gourami — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Noble Gourami — 3", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Pygmy 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 Pygmy Rasbora · …with Sailfin Molly