Emperor Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Emperor Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size5 cm

Temperature23–27°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level

StockingSchool of 6+

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Compatible on paper, but will Emperor Tetra fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Emperor Tetra to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Emperor Tetra & Kabia rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Glossolepis kabia

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Abei Puffer

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Achara Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Adolfo Cory

Nematobrycon palmeri · Corydoras adolfoi

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Adonis Pleco

Nematobrycon palmeri · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Nematobrycon palmeri · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Nematobrycon palmeri · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Afra Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Cynotilapia afra

Emperor Tetra & African Arowana

Nematobrycon palmeri · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & African Butterfly Fish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & African Clawed Frog

Nematobrycon palmeri · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & African Dwarf Frog

Nematobrycon palmeri · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & African Knifefish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Xenomystus nigri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & African Lungfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & African Pike

Nematobrycon palmeri · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & African Pipefish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Agassiz Cory

Nematobrycon palmeri · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Allen's Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Alligator Gar

Nematobrycon palmeri · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive