Can Altifrons Eartheater Live With Chili Rasbora?

Altifrons Eartheater and Chili Rasbora are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 78–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.5–7.0.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Altifrons Eartheater (10") may eat or bully Chili Rasbora (0.7").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 78 gallons

ParameterAltifrons EartheaterChili Rasbora
Temperature78–86°F68–82°F
pH5.5–7.54–7
Max Size10"0.7"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank75 gal5 gal

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