Can Kubotai Rasbora Live With Rubber Lip Pleco?

Kubotai Rasbora and Rubber Lip Pleco are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–79°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Rubber Lip Pleco (4.5") may eat or bully Kubotai Rasbora (0.8").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Kubotai Rasbora: middle, Rubber Lip Pleco: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterKubotai RasboraRubber Lip Pleco
Temperature72–79°F72–80°F
pH6–76.5–7.5
Max Size0.8"4.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank10 gal20 gal

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