Can Neon Blue Rasbora live with Spiky Nerite?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping pH: Neon Blue Rasbora wants 4.5–6.5 but Spiky Nerite wants 7–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Neon Blue Rasbora wants 1–5 dGH but Spiky Nerite wants 8–18 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Neon Blue Rasbora | Spiky Nerite | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 68–79°F |
| pH | 4.5–6.5 | 7–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 8–18 dGH |
| Adult size | 0.8" | 0.7" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 5 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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