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Blind Cave Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Blind Cave Tetra

Astyanax mexicanus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size10 cm
Temperature20–25°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Blind Cave Tetra & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Astyanax mexicanus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Checker Barb

Astyanax mexicanus · Oliotius oligolepis

Ideal Tank Mates
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Checkerboard Cichlid

Astyanax mexicanus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Not Recommended
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Chequered Rainbowfish

Astyanax mexicanus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Cherry Barb

Astyanax mexicanus · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Cherry Shrimp

Astyanax mexicanus · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Astyanax mexicanus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Chili Rasbora

Astyanax mexicanus · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Astyanax mexicanus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Astyanax mexicanus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Chipokae Mbuna

Astyanax mexicanus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Astyanax mexicanus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Chocolate Cichlid

Astyanax mexicanus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Chocolate Gourami

Astyanax mexicanus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Not Recommended
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Astyanax mexicanus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Christmas Fulu

Astyanax mexicanus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Chuco Cichlid

Astyanax mexicanus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Astyanax mexicanus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Ideal Tank Mates
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Clown Killifish

Astyanax mexicanus · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Clown Knifefish

Astyanax mexicanus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Clown Loach

Astyanax mexicanus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Clown Pleco (L104)

Astyanax mexicanus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Blind Cave Tetra & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Astyanax mexicanus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Blind Cave Tetra & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Astyanax mexicanus · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
Blind Cave Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive