Tank Mate Guide

Best Tank Mates for Ember Tetra

Ember Tetras need tank mates that match their 73-82F temperature range, pH 5.5-7, adult size, and peaceful temperament. Ember Tetras are tiny, peaceful fish for mature planted aquariums. Choose tank mates that are too small and gentle to bully or eat them.

Ember Tetra Care Snapshot

Tank

10+ gal

pH

5.5-7

Temp

73-82F

Size

0.8 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Middle

Group

8+

Compatible Fish (45)

Use Caution (6)

African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) in a freshwater aquarium

African Dwarf Frog

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.8

Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) in a freshwater aquarium

Boesemani Rainbowfish

Size 4.3 inpH 7-8

Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) in a freshwater aquarium

Pea Puffer

Size 1 inpH 6.8-7.8

Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) in a freshwater aquarium

Pictus Catfish

Size 5.1 inpH 6.5-7.5

Scarlet Badis (Dario dario) in a freshwater aquarium

Scarlet Badis

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.5

Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) in a freshwater aquarium

Serpae Tetra

Size 2 inpH 5.5-7.5

Avoid These Tank Mates (28)

Tank Setup Tips

Start with at least 10 gallons, keep water stable, and stock schooling species in proper groups. If the tank mate list includes caution species, add more plants, caves, and open swimming room before introducing them.

For a specific pair, use the compatibility checker or visit generated pair pages from the cards above. Compatibility is strongest when the aquarium is mature and each species can eat without being chased.

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