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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 & Snakehead Fighter

Nematobrycon palmeri · Betta channoides

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Snowball Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSnowball Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chindongo socolofi

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Sorong Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia fredericki

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSorong Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Sparkling Gourami

Nematobrycon palmeri · Trichopsis pumila

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Spot Pangasius

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pangasius larnaudii

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpot Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Tanganicodus irsacae

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Spotted Gar

Nematobrycon palmeri · Lepisosteus oculatus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpotted Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Spotted Headstander

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chilodus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Nematobrycon palmeri · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Spotted Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Glossolepis maculosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Apistogramma steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Sterba's Corydoras

Nematobrycon palmeri · Corydoras sterbai

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Striped Raphael Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Platydoras armatulus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Stripefin Eartheater

Nematobrycon palmeri · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulStripefin Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Sturgeon Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Platystomatichthys sturio

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSturgeon Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Nematobrycon palmeri · Otopharynx lithobates

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Sumo Loach

Nematobrycon palmeri · Schistura balteata

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSumo Loach: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Sunset Hap

Nematobrycon palmeri · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Xiphophorus variatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Swordtail

Nematobrycon palmeri · Xiphophorus hellerii

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulSwordtail: Mostly Peaceful