Can Exclamation Point Rasbora Live With Synodontis Petricola?

Exclamation Point Rasbora and Synodontis Petricola are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✗ Not Compatible

No pH overlap. Exclamation Point Rasbora needs pH 5–7, but Synodontis Petricola needs pH 7.5–8.8.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Synodontis Petricola (4") may eat or bully Exclamation Point Rasbora (0.7").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

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

Important Notes

  • Exclamation Point Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.
  • Synodontis Petricola is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterExclamation Point RasboraSynodontis Petricola
Temperature73–82°F75–82°F
pH5–77.5–8.8
Max Size0.7"4"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank5 gal20 gal

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