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Colombian Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Colombian Tetra

Hyphessobrycon columbianus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size7 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Colombian Tetra & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Maingano Mbuna

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Maison Reef Peacock

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Malawi Eyebiter

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Malawi Gar

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Malawi Hawk

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Malaya Shrimp

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Marble Goby

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Marbled Bichir

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Marbled Hatchetfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Marbled Whiptail

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Marlier's Julie

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Mayan Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Mbu Puffer

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Melon Barb

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Haludaria fasciata

Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Midas Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Midnight Catfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Misool Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful