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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 & Macaw Cichlid

Thayeria boehlkei · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Bedotia madagascariensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Maingano Mbuna

Thayeria boehlkei · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Maison Reef Peacock

Thayeria boehlkei · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Malawi Eyebiter

Thayeria boehlkei · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Malawi Gar

Thayeria boehlkei · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Malawi Hawk

Thayeria boehlkei · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Malaya Shrimp

Thayeria boehlkei · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Thayeria boehlkei · Melanoides tuberculata

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Marble Goby

Thayeria boehlkei · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Marbled Bichir

Thayeria boehlkei · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Marbled Hatchetfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Marbled Whiptail

Thayeria boehlkei · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Marlier's Julie

Thayeria boehlkei · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Thayeria boehlkei · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Mayan Cichlid

Thayeria boehlkei · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Melanotaenia maylandi

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Mbu Puffer

Thayeria boehlkei · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Melon Barb

Thayeria boehlkei · Haludaria fasciata

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Thayeria boehlkei · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Midas Cichlid

Thayeria boehlkei · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Penguin Tetra & Midnight Catfish

Thayeria boehlkei · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Penguin Tetra & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Thayeria boehlkei · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Penguin Tetra: PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive