Can Auratus Cichlid and Harlequin Rasbora live together?

Auratus Cichlid and Harlequin Rasbora are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Auratus Cichlid vs Harlequin Rasbora

Auratus Cichlid

Melanochromis auratus

Harlequin Rasbora

Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Rasboras

4.5″

Adult size

2″

75gal

Min tank

15gal

75–82°F

Temperature

72–81°F

7.8–8.6

6–7.5

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnAuratus Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Harlequin Rasbora prefers 6–7.5 — water chemistry mismatch.
criticalAuratus Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Harlequin Rasbora.

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