Species · Boraras brigittae

Chili rasbora: tank size, water and tank mates

Nano fish; not for general communities with larger fish; shrimp-safe per SF.

Adult size2 cm (0.8 in)
Minimum tank10 US gal
Temperature25–28 °C (77–82 °F)
pH4–7
Temperamentpeaceful
Keep in groups of8+
Swimsmid
Shrimp & snailsUsually safe

Check a tank with Chili rasbora

Good tank mates for Chili rasbora

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African dwarf frog · Amano shrimp · Assassin snail · Banjo catfish · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Bleeding heart tetra · Bloodfin tetra · Boeseman's rainbowfish · Bumblebee goby · Cardinal tetra · Celestial pearl danio · Cherry barb · Cherry shrimp · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Colombian tetra · Congo tetra · Diamond tetra · Dwarf neon rainbowfish · Dwarf pencilfish · Ember tetra · Emperor tetra

Avoid with Chili rasbora

African butterflyfish (predation) · Angelfish (predation) · Bala shark (predation) · Banded archerfish (predation) · Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Blue acara (predation) · Checkerboard barb (temperature) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (predation) · CPO dwarf crayfish (temperature) · Crystal red shrimp (temperature) · Demasoni cichlid (predation) · Dojo loach (temperature) · Electric yellow lab (predation) · Emerald dwarf rasbora (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Firemouth cichlid (predation) · Giant danio (predation)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: high. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.