Can Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) live with Red-Line Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- Large size gap (Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) 4.5" vs Red-Line Rasbora 1.75") — the bigger fish may eat the smaller one as they grow.
Sweet spot: both do well at 73–77°F and pH 6.5–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) | Red-Line Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–77°F | 73–81°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–12 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 4.5" | 1.75" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
How to make it work
- Add only full-grown adults — never juveniles, which will be eaten.
Where to buy
- Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose): buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Red-Line Rasbora: 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 Rubber Pleco (Rubbernose) · …with Red-Line Rasbora