What size tank do lambchop rasboras need?
At least 10 gallons (38 liters) for a group of 6. The smallest standard tank that works is the 10 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable. We give the size for an adult fish in a proper group, because the small fish in the shop will grow. Scientific name: Trigonostigma espei.
How many lambchop rasboras in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if lambchop rasboras are the only fish in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many lambchop rasboras |
|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small |
| 10 gallon | up to 8 |
| 20 gallon long | up to 16 |
| 29 gallon | up to 23 |
| 40 gallon breeder | up to 32 |
| 55 gallon | up to 45 |
| 75 gallon | 60 or more |
| 125 gallon | 60 or more |
Check lambchop rasboras against your own tank and other fish
Good to know
- Keep at least 6. Alone or in twos and threes, lambchop rasboras hide, stop eating well, or pick on each other.
Tank mates for lambchop rasboras
These animals like the same water, are a safe size, and have a temper that fits. It is a match on paper: always watch new tankmates for the first week.
- Guppy
- Sparkling gourami
- Honey gourami
- Threadfin rainbowfish
- Pygmy corydoras
- Clown killifish
- Scarlet badis
- Endler's livebearer
Poor matches
- Angelfish: Angelfish (about 6 in) can eat lambchop rasbora (about 1.4 in).
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and will bully or kill peaceful fish such as lambchop rasbora.
- Molly: They need different water: Lambchop rasbora likes a pH of 5.5–7.5, molly likes 7.5–8.5.
Questions and answers
What size tank do lambchop rasboras need?
At least 10 gallons (38 liters) for a group of 6. The smallest standard tank that works is the 10 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many lambchop rasboras should be kept together?
At least 6. Lambchop rasboras are social animals and only behave naturally in a group. More is better if the tank has room.
Can lambchop rasboras live in a 10 gallon tank?
Yes. A 10 gallon tank carries up to about 8 as the only fish in the tank.
What temperature do lambchop rasboras need?
73–82 °F (23–28 °C), with a pH of 5.5–7.5. In most homes that means a heater.
Can lambchop rasboras live with a betta?
Usually, yes, in a tank of 10 gallons (38 liters) or more. They like the same water: 75–82 °F (24–28 °C). Every betta has its own temper, so watch closely for the first week and have a spare tank ready.
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Adult size, tank size and water ranges follow the mainstream care consensus (Seriously Fish species profiles and FishBase maximum lengths). Where sources differ we use the more cautious figure. Stocking numbers come from our stocking calculator.