Fire Rasbora tank mates
Rasboroides vaterifloris
5 rated pairings from the Fire Rasbora care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Fire Rasbora needs at least 15 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 with identical soft, acidic water requirements; won't compete for food or space
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, temperament, and water chemistry needs; compatible schooling companion
Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle bottom-feeder that thrives in soft, acidic conditions without competing with mid-water rasboras
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.