Elegant Rasbora tank mates
Rasbora elegans
6 rated pairings from the Elegant Rasbora care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Elegant Rasbora needs at least 40 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Similar water requirements and peaceful temperament; both thrive in soft, acidic blackwater conditions
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
20 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling and peaceful; will not compete with mid-water rasboras and prefers similar soft, acidic water
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful tetra that thrives in similar blackwater conditions without competing for space
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Neon Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful gourami that shares similar water parameter preferences and occupies a different swim zone
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that occupies the bottom zone and shares soft, acidic water preferences
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle, slow-moving gourami compatible with peaceful community fish in soft, warm water
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