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 & Pungas Catfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Pangasius pangasius

Cardinal Tetra & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Mogurnda adspersa

Cardinal Tetra & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Potamalpheops sp.

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulPurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Pygmy Corydoras

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Corydoras pygmaeus

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulPygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulPygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Nothobranchius rachovii

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Rainbow Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Rainbow Shark

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Rainbow Snakehead

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Channa bleheri

Cardinal Tetra & Ramshorn Snail

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Planorbidae fam.

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Ramu Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Raspy River Stingray

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Potamotrygon scobina

Cardinal Tetra & Red Bellied Pacu

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Red Breasted Acara

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Red Devil Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Amphilophus labiatus

Cardinal Tetra & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Microrasbora rubescens

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Red Empress

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Protomelas taeniolatus

Cardinal Tetra & Red Eye Tetra

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Red Fin Borleyi

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Copadichromis borleyi

Cardinal Tetra & Red Fin Caudopunk

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Cardinal Tetra & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Cardinal Tetra & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Red Hump Eartheater

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution

Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'