Compatibility brief
Can Banded leporinus live with Chili Rasbora?
Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: medium
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
300L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 300L (larger active fish often want more length).
Banded leporinus (about 25cm as an adult) can realistically eat Chili Rasbora (about 2cm) once grown. Plan around adult sizes, not shop sizes.
Temperament gap (semi-aggressive vs peaceful) adds stress on top of the hard incompatibility — space and cover do not make this pairing safe.
Assessment details
Temperament difference
Banded leporinus is semi-aggressive, while Chili Rasbora is peaceful. Expect chasing or stress unless the tank is large and heavily structured — monitor closely.
Banded leporinus may eat Chili Rasbora
Top issueBanded leporinus (25cm) is predatory and Chili Rasbora (2cm) is small enough to be eaten. This pairing is unsafe.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Banded leporinus (25cm) is predatory and Chili Rasbora (2cm)…”
Banded leporinus may eat Chili Rasbora
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Chili Rasbora can escape if harassed.
- •Banded leporinus should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
- •Chili Rasbora should be kept in a group of at least 8 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Build a species-only tank for the larger fish, or restock with fish too large to be eaten at adult sizes.
- Seriously Fish. Leporinus fasciatus
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Leporinus fasciatus
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Leporinus fasciatus
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Seriously Fish. Boraras brigittae
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Boraras brigittae
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Boraras brigittae
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Banded leporinus + Chili Rasbora
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.