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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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Emperor Tetra & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Bedotia madagascariensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Maingano Mbuna

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Maison Reef Peacock

Nematobrycon palmeri · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Malawi Eyebiter

Nematobrycon palmeri · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Malawi Gar

Nematobrycon palmeri · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Malawi Hawk

Nematobrycon palmeri · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Malaya Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanoides tuberculata

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Marble Goby

Nematobrycon palmeri · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Marbled Bichir

Nematobrycon palmeri · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Marbled Hatchetfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Marbled Whiptail

Nematobrycon palmeri · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Marlier's Julie

Nematobrycon palmeri · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Julidochromis transcriptus

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

Emperor Tetra & Mayan Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia maylandi

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Mbu Puffer

Nematobrycon palmeri · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Melon Barb

Nematobrycon palmeri · Haludaria fasciata

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Midas Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Midnight Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Placidochromis milomo

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

Emperor Tetra & Misool Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful