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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+
Showing 25 - 48 of 735 Tank Mates

Blue Emperor Tetra & Alligator Pleco

Inpaichthys kerri · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Altifrons Eartheater

Inpaichthys kerri · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Altolamprologus Calvus

Inpaichthys kerri · Altolamprologus calvus

Not Recommended
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Inpaichthys kerri · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Not Recommended
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Altum Angel

Inpaichthys kerri · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Amano Shrimp

Inpaichthys kerri · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Amazon Leaf Fish

Inpaichthys kerri · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Not Recommended
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Amazon Puffer

Inpaichthys kerri · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & American Grass Shrimp

Inpaichthys kerri · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Inpaichthys kerri · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Not Recommended
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Angelicus Botia

Inpaichthys kerri · Botia kubotai

Ideal Tank Mates
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Angelicus Pleco L073

Inpaichthys kerri · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Angfa Rainbowfish

Inpaichthys kerri · Melanotaenia angfa

Ideal Tank Mates
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Antennae Stingray

Inpaichthys kerri · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Not Recommended
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Mamoré

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Parrot

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Blue Emperor Tetra & Apistogramma atahualpa

Inpaichthys kerri · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution
Blue Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful