Harlequin Rasboras And Rainbowfish

[djloach]

Hi,

I currently have a 90g tank with 6 Australian Rainbowfish in it and also a 20g with 10 Harlequin Rasboras. I am thinking of moving the rasboras into the 90g tank but am wondering if they will be compatable with the much larger (~4") and very active rainbowfish who are constantly chasing each other around. I have read that Harlequins are active fish and strong swimmers but don't seem to display these traits in my 20g tank and I am concerned that if I put them in with my rainbowfish that they will not like all the activity of the much larger rainbowfish. I have Gouramis in the 90g as well and they just hide all the time not liking all the activity and I don't want to put my rasboras in there and have the same problem (I'll probably end up taking the Gouramis out). Has anyone mixed rasboras and rainbowfish with any success?

David

 

[Chri$]

Rainbow fish can be aggresive towards other species of Rainbow fish but generally make good community fish so should be fine with your Harlequins.

I would wait for a second opinion just to be on the safe side.

 

[crazie.eddie]

I have boesamani and dwarf neons with my harlequins and the rainbows leave the harlequins alone.