Butterfly Goodeid tank mates
Ameca splendens
6 rated pairings from the Butterfly Goodeid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Butterfly Goodeid needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful temperament make them ideal community companions
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that complement Butterfly Goodeid well
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small algae eaters that are peaceful and occupy bottom zone without competition
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that occupy different water zones and help maintain substrate
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller with similar care requirements
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Helpful algae control and peaceful; fry may be at risk but adults are safe
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.