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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) & Kabia rainbowfish

Pristella maxillaris · Glossolepis kabia

Ideal Tank Mates
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Abei Puffer

Pristella maxillaris · Pao abei

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Achara Catfish

Pristella maxillaris · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Adolfo Cory

Pristella maxillaris · Corydoras adolfoi

Ideal Tank Mates
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Adonis Pleco

Pristella maxillaris · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Pristella maxillaris · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Pristella maxillaris · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Pristella maxillaris · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Afra Cichlid

Pristella maxillaris · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Arowana

Pristella maxillaris · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

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

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Clawed Frog

Pristella maxillaris · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

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 Knifefish

Pristella maxillaris · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Lungfish

Pristella maxillaris · Protopterus annectens

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & African Pike

Pristella maxillaris · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

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 Cory

Pristella maxillaris · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAgassiz Cory: 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) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Pristella maxillaris · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Ideal Tank Mates
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

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

Pristella maxillaris · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

X-Ray Tetra (Pristella) & Alligator Gar

Pristella maxillaris · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended
X-Ray Tetra (Pristella): PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive