Ember Tetra tank mates
Hyphessobrycon amandae
6 rated pairings from the Ember Tetra care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Ember Tetra needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater with identical water parameter needs; occupies bottom zone without competing
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that thrives in same soft, acidic water; ember tetras ignore shrimp
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, temperament, and water requirements; compatible schooling companion
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Foreground plant that provides shelter and spawning substrate without competing for space
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Low-light plant that anchors to hardscape; provides cover and won't be uprooted by active fish
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Also recommended alongside Ember Tetra
Species whose own guides list Ember Tetra as a tank mate.
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Yellow Neocaridina
Neocaridina davidi var. Yellow
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Halfmoon Betta
Betta splendens 'Halfmoon'
5 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Red Root Floater
Phyllanthus fluitans
Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
Blue Velvet Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. Blue Velvet
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Chocolate Neocaridina Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.25" adult · Peaceful
Christmas Moss
Vesicularia montagnei
Orange Neocaridina
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Hydrocotyle Tripartita
Hydrocotyle tripartita
Water Lettuce
Pistia stratiotes
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Clown Killifish
Epiplatys annulatus
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Cryptocoryne Lucens
Cryptocoryne lucens
Salt & Pepper Corydoras
Corydoras habrosus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Dwarf Blue Diamond Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Flame Moss
Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Ludwigia Super Red Mini
Ludwigia sp. 'Super Red Mini'
Veiltail Betta
Betta splendens
5 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Weeping Moss
Vesicularia ferriei
Anubias Golden
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Golden'
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