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Penguin Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Penguin Tetra

Thayeria boehlkei

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size6 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Penguin Tetra & Iridescent Shark

Thayeria boehlkei · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Jack Dempsey

Thayeria boehlkei · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Jaguar Cichlid

Thayeria boehlkei · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Thayeria boehlkei · Oryzias latipes

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Japen Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Melanotaenia japenensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Thayeria boehlkei · Corydoras trilineatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Jurupari Eartheater

Thayeria boehlkei · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Kenyi Cichlid

Thayeria boehlkei · Maylandia lombardoi

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Keyhole Cichlid

Thayeria boehlkei · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Kissing Gourami

Thayeria boehlkei · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Kiunga Blue Eye

Thayeria boehlkei · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Knight Goby

Thayeria boehlkei · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Koi

Thayeria boehlkei · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Kribensis

Thayeria boehlkei · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Kuhli Loach

Thayeria boehlkei · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Lacerda Cory C015

Thayeria boehlkei · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Pelangia mbutaensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Glossolepis wanamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Largemouth Bass

Thayeria boehlkei · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Thayeria boehlkei · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Thayeria boehlkei · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful