X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) Tank Mates & Compatibility

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Pristella maxillaris

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)

Adult Size5 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeBrackish Tolerant

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSchool of 6+

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Compatible on paper, but will X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) 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 X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

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X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Pristella maxillaris · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Butterfly Fish

Pristella maxillaris · Pantodon buchholzi

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Clawed Frog

Pristella maxillaris · Xenopus laevis

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Dwarf Frog

Pristella maxillaris · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Jewel Cichlid

Pristella maxillaris · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Lungfish

Pristella maxillaris · Protopterus annectens

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Pipefish

Pristella maxillaris · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Pristella maxillaris · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Amano Shrimp

Pristella maxillaris · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Pristella maxillaris · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Amazon Puffer

Pristella maxillaris · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Apple Snail

Pristella maxillaris · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Arfak Rainbowfish

Pristella maxillaris · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Ideal Tank Mates

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Arrowhead Puffer

Pristella maxillaris · Pao suvattii

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Arulius Barb

Pristella maxillaris · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Asher Cory

Pristella maxillaris · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Asian Arowana

Pristella maxillaris · Scleropages formosus

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Pristella maxillaris · Mystus leucophasis

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Assassin Snail

Pristella maxillaris · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Pristella maxillaris · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Australian Pearl Arowana

Pristella maxillaris · Scleropages jardinii

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Australian Smelt

Pristella maxillaris · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Pristella maxillaris · Chilatherina axelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Pristella maxillaris · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive