Can Fancy Goldfish Live With Harlequin Rasbora?

Fancy Goldfish and Harlequin Rasbora are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–74°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (8" vs 2"). Fancy Goldfish may bully or stress Harlequin Rasbora.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Trait Conflict ✗ Not Compatible

Fancy Goldfish is a coldwater species and should not be kept with tropical fish like Harlequin Rasbora.

Important Notes

  • Harlequin Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 25 gallons

ParameterFancy GoldfishHarlequin Rasbora
Temperature60–74°F72–82°F
pH6.5–86–7.5
Max Size8"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelAllMiddle
Min Tank20 gal10 gal

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