Emerald Dwarf Rasbora tank mates
Danio erythromicron
5 rated pairings from the Emerald Dwarf Rasbora care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Emerald Dwarf Rasbora needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that shares similar water preferences and won't compete with rasboras
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and compatible water parameters make them ideal companions
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that provides shelter and security for shy rasboras without being uprooted
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that occupies different zones; ensure adequate vegetation for shrimp safety
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful, similar water temperature preference; monitor for any territorial behavior
Also recommended alongside Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Species whose own guides list Emerald Dwarf Rasbora as a tank mate.
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Anubias Nana Petite
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite'
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
5 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Amazon Frogbit
Limnobium laevigatum
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Fancy Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Honey Gourami
Trichogaster chuna
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Kuhli Loach
Pangio kuhlii
20 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful Betta
Betta imbellis
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Sagittaria Subulata
Sagittaria subulata
Gold Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
5 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Monte Carlo
Micranthemum tweediei
Plakat Betta
Betta splendens 'Plakat'
5 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Staurogyne Repens
Staurogyne repens
White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Tanichthys albonubes
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Cabomba
Cabomba caroliniana
Clown Pleco
Panaque maccus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Red Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea zenkeri
Anubias Coffeefolia
Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia
Blue Mystery Snail
Pomacea bridgesii
5 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
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