Colombian Tetra & Channel Catfish
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Ictalurus punctatus
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
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Colombian Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility
Colombian Tetra
Hyphessobrycon columbianus
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size7 cm
Temperature24–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Ideal Tank Mates
Colombian Tetra & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
Colombian Tetra & Checker Barb
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Oliotius oligolepis
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Checkerboard Cichlid
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Dicrossus filamentosus
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Chequered Rainbowfish
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Cherry Barb
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Puntius titteya
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Cherry Shrimp
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Neocaridina davidi
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Chili Rasbora
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Boraras brigittae
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Colombian Tetra & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Puntius semifasciolatus
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Chipokae Mbuna
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Melanochromis chipokae
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Colombian Tetra & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Labidochromis chisumulae
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Colombian Tetra & Chocolate Cichlid
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Hypselecara temporalis
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Chocolate Gourami
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Loricaria cataphracta
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Christmas Fulu
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Xystichromis phytophagus
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Colombian Tetra & Chuco Cichlid
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Chuco godmanni
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Colombian Tetra & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Clown Killifish
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Epiplatys annulatus
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Clown Knifefish
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Chitala ornata
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Colombian Tetra & Clown Loach
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Chromobotia macracanthus
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Clown Pleco (L104)
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Panaqolus maccus
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Colombian Tetra & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Hyphessobrycon columbianus · Metriaclima callainos
Colombian Tetra: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive