Can Cupid Cichlid Live With Kubotai Rasbora?

Cupid Cichlid and Kubotai Rasbora are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–79°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Cupid Cichlid (5") may eat or bully Kubotai Rasbora (0.8").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 60 gallons

ParameterCupid CichlidKubotai Rasbora
Temperature76–84°F72–79°F
pH5.5–76–7
Max Size5"0.8"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank55 gal10 gal

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