Flux - Do you have to use same brand

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New to flux, do you have to use same brand of solder wire with same brand of flux?

For example I’m looking at Fernox lead free 500g solder wire / Powerflow fry - says use with same branded Fernox Fry Powerflow flux.

Why I ask the question, as was thinking of La Co paste instead! (Cheaper and comes with brush)

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As above mix and match match
My own preference is laco and lead/tin solder (exept for potable water)
Having said that I long since swapped to press fit only thing I regularly solder is air vent cap ends.
 

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