Can bettas and harlequin rasboras live together?

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Yes, with care

They can share a tank of at least 10 gallons, but betta can bully smaller, peaceful harlequin rasbora.

Temperature °F
Betta
76–82
Harlequin rasbora
72–81
Both
76–81
pH
Betta
6–7.5
Harlequin rasbora
6–7.5
Both
6–7.5
10 galsmallest tank for both
1 + 6minimum group of each
2.5″ / 2″adult size

Why

  • !Betta can bully smaller, peaceful Harlequin rasbora.
  • ✓Both are comfortable at 76–81°F.
  • ✓Both do well at pH 6–7.5.
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Verdicts come from TankCoach's own species data and the same rules as the stocking calculator. Individual fish vary; watch new tankmates closely for the first days.

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