Can Pygmy Rasbora live with Yucatan Molly?
Not recommended
Why
- Yucatan 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 Yucatan Molly wants 7.5–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Pygmy Rasbora wants 1–8 dGH but Yucatan Molly wants 15–30 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Pygmy Rasbora | Yucatan Molly | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 5–7 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–8 dGH | 15–30 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 6" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 5 gal | 40 gal |
Together, plan on at least 40 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Pygmy Rasbora (to keep Yucatan Molly):
- Brilliant Rasbora — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Clown Rasbora — 4", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Yucatan 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
- Sparkling Gourami — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Pygmy Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Yucatan 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 Yucatan Molly