Emperor Tetra & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Nematobrycon palmeri · Apistogramma cacatuoides
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
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Emperor Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility
Emperor Tetra
Nematobrycon palmeri
TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature23–27°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Emperor Tetra & Colombian Shark Catfish (Brackish)
Nematobrycon palmeri · Ariopsis seemanni
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulColombian Shark Catfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Colombian Tetra
Nematobrycon palmeri · Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulColombian Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Common Pleco
Nematobrycon palmeri · Hypostomus plecostomus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCommon Pleco: Mostly Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Common Pleco (Amazon Sailfin)
Nematobrycon palmeri · Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCommon Pleco (Amazon Sailfin): Mostly Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Common Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish)
Nematobrycon palmeri · Synodontis nigrita
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCommon Synodontis (False Upside Down Catfish): Mostly Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Common Whiptail Catfish
Nematobrycon palmeri · Rineloricaria eigenmanni
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCommon Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Congo Bichir
Nematobrycon palmeri · Polypterus endlicheri congicus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCongo Bichir: Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Congo Puffer (Potato Puffer)
Nematobrycon palmeri · Tetraodon miurus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCongo Puffer (Potato Puffer): Highly Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Congo Tetra
Nematobrycon palmeri · Phenacogrammus interruptus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCongo Tetra: Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Contradens Pleco (Snowball Variant)
Nematobrycon palmeri · Hypancistrus contradens
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulContradens Pleco (Snowball Variant): Mostly Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Convict Cichlid
Nematobrycon palmeri · Amatitlania nigrofasciata
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulConvict Cichlid: Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Copper Harlequin Rasbora
Nematobrycon palmeri · Trigonostigma hengeli
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCopper Harlequin Rasbora: Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Corona Rainbowfish
Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia corona
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCorona Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish
Nematobrycon palmeri · Melanotaenia duboulayi
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCrimsonspotted Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Crying Whiptail
Nematobrycon palmeri · Loricaria sp. "Rio Atabapo"
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCrying Whiptail: Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Cuban Cichlid
Nematobrycon palmeri · Nandopsis tetracanthus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCuban Cichlid: Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Cuban Gar
Nematobrycon palmeri · Atractosteus tristoechus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCuban Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Cuckoo Catfish
Nematobrycon palmeri · Synodontis multipunctatus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCuckoo Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Cupid Cichlid
Nematobrycon palmeri · Biotodoma cupido
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCupid Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Cutteri Cichlid
Nematobrycon palmeri · Amatitlania cutteri
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCutteri Cichlid: Aggressive
Emperor Tetra & Cyprichromis Leptosoma
Nematobrycon palmeri · Cyprichromis leptosoma
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulCyprichromis Leptosoma: Mostly Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Dainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory)
Nematobrycon palmeri · Corydoras habrosus
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulDainty Cory (Salt and Pepper Cory): Peaceful
Emperor Tetra & Debauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish)
Nematobrycon palmeri · Pareutropius buffei
Emperor Tetra: PeacefulDebauwi Catfish (Three-Striped Glass Catfish): Peaceful