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Compatibility brief

Can Boesemani Rainbowfish live with Harlequin Rasbora?

Boesemani Rainbowfish

Boesemani Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia boesemani

peaceful~11cm
Harlequin Rasbora

Harlequin Rasbora

Trigonostigma heteromorpha

peaceful~5cm
VerdictCAUTION

Caution. Check the issues below before buying.

Boesemani Rainbowfish + Harlequin Rasbora: Hardness preference mismatch. Boesemani Rainbowfish prefers hard water and Harlequin Rasbora prefers soft water. One of them lives outside its comfort band long-term — pick the tank's water for the more sensitive species. Outcomes still depend on your tank shape, maintenance routine, and individual fish.

Compatibility score

72/100

Profile confidence: medium

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

150L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 150L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C24–27°C shared
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pH
Range7–7.5 shared
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Assessment details

  1. Compatible temperaments

    Both Boesemani Rainbowfish and Harlequin Rasbora share a peaceful temperament.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

  3. Hardness preference mismatch

    Top issue

    Boesemani Rainbowfish prefers hard water and Harlequin Rasbora prefers soft water. One of them lives outside its comfort band long-term — pick the tank's water for the more sensitive species.

“Boesemani Rainbowfish prefers hard water and Harlequin…”

Hardness preference mismatch

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Boesemani Rainbowfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • •Harlequin Rasbora should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
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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.

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Boesemani Rainbowfish + Harlequin Rasbora — common questions

Can Boesemani Rainbowfish live with Harlequin Rasbora?
Yes, if you plan for it. The verdict is CAUTION, which means the pairing works when specific conditions are met, not by default. The first condition: Boesemani Rainbowfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
What tank size do you need for Boesemani Rainbowfish and Harlequin Rasbora together?
Plan around 150 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Hardness preference mismatch. That is the first thing to plan around. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Harlequin Rasbora should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.