Species · Trigonostigma espei

Lambchop rasbora: tank size, water and tank mates

Smaller relative of the harlequin; espei and lambchop are the same species.

Adult size3 cm (1.2 in)
Minimum tank15 US gal
Temperature23–28 °C (73–82 °F)
pH5.5–7.5
Temperamentpeaceful
Keep in groups of8+
Swimsmid
Shrimp & snailsUsually safe

Check a tank with Lambchop rasbora

Good tank mates for Lambchop 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 · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Bumblebee goby · Cardinal tetra · Celestial pearl danio · Checkerboard barb · Cherry barb · Cherry shrimp · Chili rasbora · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Colombian tetra · Congo tetra · CPO dwarf crayfish

Avoid with Lambchop rasbora

African butterflyfish (predation) · Angelfish (predation) · Bala shark (predation) · Banded archerfish (predation) · Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Blue acara (predation) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (predation) · Demasoni cichlid (aggression) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Firemouth cichlid (predation) · Jack Dempsey (predation) · Jewel cichlid (predation) · Medaka (temperature) · Oscar (predation) · Paradise fish (temperature) · Pea puffer (aggression) · Peacock cichlid (predation)

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