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.

Emperor Tetra

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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 Lungfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & African Pipefish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

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

Emperor Tetra & Amano Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Amazon Leaf Fish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Amazon Puffer

Nematobrycon palmeri · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Apple Snail

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Arfak Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Arrowhead Puffer

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Arulius Barb

Nematobrycon palmeri · Dawkinsia arulius

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Asher Cory

Nematobrycon palmeri · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Asian Arowana

Nematobrycon palmeri · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Assassin Snail

Nematobrycon palmeri · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanochromis auratus

Emperor Tetra & Australian Pearl Arowana

Nematobrycon palmeri · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Australian Smelt

Nematobrycon palmeri · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chilatherina axelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive