Penguin Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid
Thayeria boehlkei · Anomalochromis thomasi
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
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Penguin Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility
Penguin Tetra
Thayeria boehlkei
TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size6 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Penguin Tetra fit your setup?
Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Penguin Tetra to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.
Penguin Tetra
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Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra & African Butterfly Fish
Thayeria boehlkei · Pantodon buchholzi
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & African Clawed Frog
Thayeria boehlkei · Xenopus laevis
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & African Dwarf Frog
Thayeria boehlkei · Hymenochirus boettgeri
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid
Thayeria boehlkei · Hemichromis bimaculatus
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & African Lungfish
Thayeria boehlkei · Protopterus annectens
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & African Pipefish
Thayeria boehlkei · Enneacampus ansorgii
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid
Thayeria boehlkei · Apistogramma agassizii
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & Amano Shrimp
Thayeria boehlkei · Caridina multidentata
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Amazon Leaf Fish
Thayeria boehlkei · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Amazon Puffer
Thayeria boehlkei · Colomesus asellus
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Apple Snail
Thayeria boehlkei · Pomacea maculata
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Arfak Rainbowfish
Thayeria boehlkei · Melanotaenia arfakensis
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Arrowhead Puffer
Thayeria boehlkei · Pao suvattii
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & Arulius Barb
Thayeria boehlkei · Dawkinsia arulius
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Asher Cory
Thayeria boehlkei · Corydoras tukano
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Asian Arowana
Thayeria boehlkei · Scleropages formosus
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & Asian Upside Down Catfish
Thayeria boehlkei · Mystus leucophasis
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & Assassin Snail
Thayeria boehlkei · Anentome helena
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)
Thayeria boehlkei · Melanochromis auratus
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & Australian Pearl Arowana
Thayeria boehlkei · Scleropages jardinii
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive
Penguin Tetra & Australian Smelt
Thayeria boehlkei · Retropinna semoni
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Axelrod's Rainbowfish
Thayeria boehlkei · Chilatherina axelrodi
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Penguin Tetra & Badis (Chameleon Fish)
Thayeria boehlkei · Badis badis
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive