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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 & Bloodfin Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri · Aphyocharax anisitsi

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBloodfin Tetra: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Blue Acara

Nematobrycon palmeri · Andinoacara pulcher

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Blue Back Blue Eye

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Back Blue Eye: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Blue Botia

Nematobrycon palmeri · Yasuhikotakia modesta

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Botia: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Blue Dolphin (Hap)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Cyrtocara moorii

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Dolphin (Hap): Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Blue Emperor Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri · Inpaichthys kerri

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Emperor Tetra: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Blue Pearl Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Pearl Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Blue Point Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Point Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Blue Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia caerulea

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Blue Sifter

Nematobrycon palmeri · Cribroheros robertsoni

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Sifter: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Blue Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri · Knodus borki

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Blue Tilapia

Nematobrycon palmeri · Oreochromis aureus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBlue Tilapia: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Bluegill Sunfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Lepomis macrochirus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBluegill Sunfish: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Boeseman's Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia boesemani

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBoeseman's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Bolivian Ram

Nematobrycon palmeri · Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBolivian Ram: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Brevis Shelldweller

Nematobrycon palmeri · Neolamprologus brevis

Not Recommended
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBrevis Shelldweller: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Brilliant Rasbora

Nematobrycon palmeri · Rasbora einthovenii

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBrilliant Rasbora: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Brilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra

Nematobrycon palmeri · Hemigrammus bleheri

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBrilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Bristlenose Pleco

Nematobrycon palmeri · Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBristlenose Pleco: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Bronze Corydoras

Nematobrycon palmeri · Corydoras aeneus

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBronze Corydoras: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Brown Bullhead Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Ameiurus nebulosus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBrown Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Brown Camo Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Caridina babaulti var. Brown

Ideal Tank Mates
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBrown Camo Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Brown Hoplo Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Hoplosternum littorale

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBrown Hoplo Catfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Brown Puffer

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pao turgidus

Possible with Caution
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulBrown Puffer: Highly Aggressive