Celebes Halfbeak tank mates
Nomorhamphus liemi
4 rated pairings from the Celebes Halfbeak care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Celebes Halfbeak needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Occupies middle water column, non-aggressive, and similar water parameter requirements from Southeast Asian region.
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water schooling fish that will not compete for surface space or harass the halfbeaks.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.