Blue Emperor Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Blue Emperor Tetra

Inpaichthys kerri

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size4 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level

StockingSchool of 6+

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Compatible on paper, but will Blue Emperor Tetra fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Blue Emperor Tetra to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Blue Emperor Tetra & Abei Puffer

Inpaichthys kerri · Pao abei

Blue Emperor Tetra & Achara Catfish

Inpaichthys kerri · Leiarius marmoratus

Blue Emperor Tetra & Adolfo Cory

Inpaichthys kerri · Corydoras adolfoi

Ideal Tank Mates

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Adonis Pleco

Inpaichthys kerri · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Inpaichthys kerri · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Blue Emperor Tetra & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Inpaichthys kerri · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Inpaichthys kerri · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Afra Cichlid

Inpaichthys kerri · Cynotilapia afra

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Arowana

Inpaichthys kerri · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid

Inpaichthys kerri · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Butterfly Fish

Inpaichthys kerri · Pantodon buchholzi

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Clawed Frog

Inpaichthys kerri · Xenopus laevis

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Dwarf Frog

Inpaichthys kerri · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid

Inpaichthys kerri · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Knifefish

Inpaichthys kerri · Xenomystus nigri

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Lungfish

Inpaichthys kerri · Protopterus annectens

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Pike

Inpaichthys kerri · Hepsetus odoe

Blue Emperor Tetra & African Pipefish

Inpaichthys kerri · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Agassiz Cory

Inpaichthys kerri · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Inpaichthys kerri · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Allen's Rainbowfish

Inpaichthys kerri · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Alligator Gar

Inpaichthys kerri · Atractosteus spatula

Blue Emperor Tetra & Alligator Pleco

Inpaichthys kerri · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful