Can Chili Rasbora Live With Cupid Cichlid?

Chili Rasbora and Cupid Cichlid are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.5–7.0.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Cupid Cichlid (5") may eat or bully Chili Rasbora (0.7").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Chili Rasbora: middle, Cupid Cichlid: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Chili Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.
  • Cupid Cichlid is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 55 gallons

ParameterChili RasboraCupid Cichlid
Temperature68–82°F76–84°F
pH4–75.5–7
Max Size0.7"5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank5 gal55 gal

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