Brilliant rasbora vs Butterfly splitfin: can they live together?

Verdict: With caution

  • Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 26°C (79°F).
  • A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.
  • Minimum tank for the pair: 110 L (29 US gal)

Side by side

Brilliant rasboraButterfly splitfin
Adult size9 cm (3.5 in)8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank110 L (29 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature22–26°C (72–79°F)26–32°C (79–90°F)
pH6.0–6.56.0–8.0
Hardness–9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Community tankGoodGood
Care levelEasyEasy
DietOmnivoreOmnivore