Cardinal Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Cardinal Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)

Adult Size4 cm

Temperature24–29°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level

StockingSchool of 6+

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Cardinal Tetra & Jack Dempsey

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Rocio octofasciata

Cardinal Tetra & Jaguar Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Parachromis managuensis

Cardinal Tetra & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Oryzias latipes

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Japen Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Jurupari Eartheater

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia kamaka

Cardinal Tetra & Kenyi Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Maylandia lombardoi

Cardinal Tetra & Keyhole Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Kissing Gourami

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Kiunga Blue Eye

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Knight Goby

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Cardinal Tetra & Koi

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Kribensis

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Kuhli Loach

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Lacerda Cory C015

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Cardinal Tetra & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Glossolepis wanamensis

Cardinal Tetra & Largemouth Bass

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Micropterus salmoides

Cardinal Tetra & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Leggett's Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Glossolepis leggetti

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulLeggett's Rainbowfish: Peaceful