Can Murray River Rainbowfish Live With Phoenix Rasbora?

Murray River Rainbowfish and Phoenix Rasbora CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–78°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (6.5–6.5). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (4" vs 0.8"). Murray River Rainbowfish may bully or stress Phoenix Rasbora.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Murray River Rainbowfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Phoenix Rasbora is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 33 gallons

ParameterMurray River RainbowfishPhoenix Rasbora
Temperature68–78°F72–79°F
pH6.5–84–6.5
Max Size4"0.8"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal5 gal

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