Can Harlequin Rasbora and Yellow Lab Cichlid live together?

Harlequin Rasbora and Yellow Lab Cichlid are possible with care. 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

Harlequin Rasbora vs Yellow Lab Cichlid

Harlequin Rasbora

Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Yellow Lab Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Rasboras

Family

Cichlids

2″

Adult size

4″

15gal

Min tank

55gal

72–81°F

Temperature

75–82°F

6–7.5

7.8–8.6

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnHarlequin Rasbora prefers pH 6–7.5, Yellow Lab Cichlid prefers 7.8–8.6 — water chemistry mismatch.

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