Cardinal Tetra & Colombian Shark Catfish (Brackish)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Ariopsis seemanni
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulColombian Shark Catfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive
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Cardinal Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)
Adult Size4 cm
Temperature24–29°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Cardinal Tetra & Colombian Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulColombian Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Common Pleco
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Hypostomus plecostomus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCommon Pleco: Mostly Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCommon Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Common Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Synodontis nigrita
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCommon Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish): Mostly Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Common Whiptail Catfish
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Rineloricaria eigenmanni
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCommon Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Congo Bichir
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Polypterus endlicheri congicus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCongo Bichir: Aggressive
Cardinal Tetra & Congo Puffer (Potato Puffer)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Tetraodon miurus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCongo Puffer (Potato Puffer): Highly Aggressive
Cardinal Tetra & Congo Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Phenacogrammus interruptus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCongo Tetra: Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Contradens Pleco (Snowball Variant)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Hypancistrus contradens
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulContradens Pleco (Snowball Variant): Mostly Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Convict Cichlid
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulConvict Cichlid: Aggressive
Cardinal Tetra & Copper Harlequin Rasbora
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Trigonostigma hengeli
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCopper Harlequin Rasbora: Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Corona Rainbowfish
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia corona
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCorona Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Melanotaenia duboulayi
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCrimsonspotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Crying Whiptail
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo"
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCrying Whiptail: Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Cuban Cichlid
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Nandopsis tetracanthus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCuban Cichlid: Aggressive
Cardinal Tetra & Cuban Gar
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Atractosteus tristoechus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCuban Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Cardinal Tetra & Cuckoo Catfish
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Synodontis multipunctatus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCuckoo Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Cardinal Tetra & Cupid Cichlid
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Biotodoma cupido
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCupid Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Cutteri Cichlid
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Amatitlania cutteri
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCutteri Cichlid: Aggressive
Cardinal Tetra & Cyprichromis Leptosoma
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Cyprichromis leptosoma
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulCyprichromis Leptosoma: Mostly Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Dainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Corydoras habrosus
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulDainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory): Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Debauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Pareutropius buffei
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulDebauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish): Peaceful
Cardinal Tetra & Deep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra)
Paracheirodon axelrodi · Placidochromis electra
Cardinal Tetra: PeacefulDeep Water Hap (Placidochromis electra): Semi-Aggressive