HomeCompare fishForktail rainbowfish vs Dwarf botia Forktail rainbowfish vs Dwarf botia: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.5–6.9 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 115 L (30 US gal)Side by sideForktail rainbowfishDwarf botiaAdult size5 cm (2 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)pH6.0–8.06.5–6.9Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesForktail rainbowfishPseudomugil furcatusDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunki