Pygmy Rainbowfish & Iridescent Shark
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful
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Pygmy Rainbowfish Tank Mates & Compatibility
Pygmy Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea
TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneSurface, Mid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Pygmy Rainbowfish & Jack Dempsey
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Rocio octofasciata
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Jaguar Cichlid
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Parachromis managuensis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Oryzias latipes
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Japen Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Melanotaenia japenensis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Corydoras trilineatus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Jurupari Eartheater
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Satanoperca jurupari
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Kamaka Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Melanotaenia kamaka
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Kenyi Cichlid
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Maylandia lombardoi
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Keyhole Cichlid
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Cleithracara maronii
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Kissing Gourami
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Helostoma temminckii
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Kiunga Blue Eye
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Kiunga ballochi
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Knight Goby
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Stigmatogobius sadanundio
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Koi
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Kribensis
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Pelvicachromis pulcher
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Kuhli Loach
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Pangio kuhlii
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Lacerda Cory C015
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Scleromystax lacerdai
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Melanotaenia eachamensis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Pelangia mbutaensis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Glossolepis wanamensis
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Largemouth Bass
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Micropterus salmoides
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Largereye Lampeye Killifish
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Micropanchax macrophthalmus
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful
Pygmy Rainbowfish & Least Killifish (Heterandria)
Melanotaenia pygmaea · Heterandria formosa
Pygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful