Can Cupid Cichlid Live With Exclamation Point Rasbora?

Cupid Cichlid and Exclamation Point Rasbora 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 Exclamation Point Rasbora (0.7").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 58 gallons

ParameterCupid CichlidExclamation Point Rasbora
Temperature76–84°F73–82°F
pH5.5–75–7
Max Size5"0.7"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank55 gal5 gal

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