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 & Pungas Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulPungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Nematobrycon palmeri · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulPurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Potamalpheops sp.

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulPurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Pygmy Corydoras

Nematobrycon palmeri · Corydoras pygmaeus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulPygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulPygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Nothobranchius rachovii

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Rainbow Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Rainbow Shark

Nematobrycon palmeri · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Rainbow Snakehead

Nematobrycon palmeri · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Ramshorn Snail

Nematobrycon palmeri · Planorbidae fam.

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Ramu Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Glossolepis ramuensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Raspy River Stingray

Nematobrycon palmeri · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Red Bellied Pacu

Nematobrycon palmeri · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Red Breasted Acara

Nematobrycon palmeri · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Red Devil Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Nematobrycon palmeri · Microrasbora rubescens

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Red Empress

Nematobrycon palmeri · Protomelas taeniolatus

Emperor Tetra & Red Eye Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Red Fin Borleyi

Nematobrycon palmeri · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Red Fin Caudopunk

Nematobrycon palmeri · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Emperor Tetra & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Red Hump Eartheater

Nematobrycon palmeri · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'