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 & Channel Catfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Checker Barb

Nematobrycon palmeri · Oliotius oligolepis

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Checkerboard Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Chequered Rainbowfish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Cherry Barb

Nematobrycon palmeri · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Cherry Shrimp

Nematobrycon palmeri · Neocaridina davidi

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Nematobrycon palmeri · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Chili Rasbora

Nematobrycon palmeri · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Chipokae Mbuna

Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanochromis chipokae

Emperor Tetra & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Labidochromis chisumulae

Emperor Tetra & Chocolate Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Chocolate Gourami

Nematobrycon palmeri · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Christmas Fulu

Nematobrycon palmeri · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Chuco Cichlid

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Clown Killifish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Clown Knifefish

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Emperor Tetra & Clown Loach

Nematobrycon palmeri · Chromobotia macracanthus

Ideal Tank Mates

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Clown Pleco (L104)

Nematobrycon palmeri · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Tetra: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Tetra & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Nematobrycon palmeri · Metriaclima callainos