Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon)

Exodon paradoxus

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (9/10)

Adult Size12 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface

StockingSchool of 12+

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Compatible on paper, but will Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) 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 Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon)

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Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Exodon paradoxus · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & African Butterfly Fish

Exodon paradoxus · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & African Jewel Cichlid

Exodon paradoxus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & African Lungfish

Exodon paradoxus · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Exodon paradoxus · Apistogramma agassizii

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Amano Shrimp

Exodon paradoxus · Caridina multidentata

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Exodon paradoxus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Amazon Puffer

Exodon paradoxus · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Apple Snail

Exodon paradoxus · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Assassin Snail

Exodon paradoxus · Clea helena

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Exodon paradoxus · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Bala Shark

Exodon paradoxus · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Bamboo Shrimp

Exodon paradoxus · Atyopsis moluccensis

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Exodon paradoxus · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Exodon paradoxus · Nannostomus beckfordi

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Exodon paradoxus · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Exodon paradoxus · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Exodon paradoxus · Apteronotus albifrons

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Black Neon Tetra

Exodon paradoxus · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Black Pacu

Exodon paradoxus · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Black Skirt Tetra

Exodon paradoxus · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Exodon paradoxus · Physella acuta

🔴Not Recommended

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Exodon paradoxus · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon) & Blind Cave Tetra

Exodon paradoxus · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Bucktooth Tetra (Exodon): Highly AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful