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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+
Showing 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Cardinal Tetra & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Checker Barb

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Checkerboard Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Chequered Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Cherry Barb

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Cherry Shrimp

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Chili Rasbora

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Chipokae Mbuna

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Chocolate Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Hypselecara temporalis

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Chocolate Gourami

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Christmas Fulu

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Xystichromis phytophagus

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Chuco Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Chuco godmanni

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Clown Killifish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Clown Knifefish

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Clown Loach

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Clown Pleco (L104)

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Cardinal Tetra & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Cardinal Tetra & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Paracheirodon axelrodi · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive