Red Cherry Rasbora
Rasbora lacrimula
Cyprinidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-26 °C
pH
4-7.5
Size
3.1 cm
Lifespan
4 years
Min tank40 L
Price$
DietInsectivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Rasbora lacrimula, known as the Red Cherry Rasbora, is a small cyprinid from Borneo reaching up to 3.1 cm. A very peaceful species that thrives in soft, acidic water with plenty of plant cover.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (7)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blackline rasbora Rasbora borapetensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Chinese barb Barbodes semifasciolatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Chinese Bitterling Rhodeus sinensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Clown rasbora Rasbora kalochroma Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Denison barb Sahyadria denisonii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Fiveband barb Desmopuntius pentazona Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Flying fox Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
5 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black ruby barb Pethia nigrofasciata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Checkered barb Oliotius oligolepis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cherry barb Puntius titteya Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Chili Rasbora Boraras brigittae Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Dwarf rasbora Boraras maculatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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