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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 & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Warmouth

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Weeksi Bichir

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Polypterus weeksii

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

Colombian Tetra & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & West African Bichir

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Polypterus retropinnis

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Western Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Melanotaenia australis

Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Whiptail Catfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Rineloricaria sp.

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Whisker Shrimp

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & White Cheeked Goby

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Rhinogobius duospilus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & White Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Tanichthys albonubes

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & White Saum (Green Terror)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Whiteseam Fighter

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Betta albimarginata

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Wolf Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Parachromis dovii

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

Colombian Tetra & Wolf Fish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Wrestling Halfbeak

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Dermogenys pusilla

Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Pristella maxillaris

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Colombian Tetra & Xenotilapia papilio

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Xenotilapia papilio

Not Recommended
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Yellow Acara

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Aequidens metae

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Ameiurus natalis

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Colombian Tetra & Yellow Convict

Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive