Flame Tetra tank mates
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
4 rated pairings from the Flame Tetra care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Flame Tetra needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, water parameters, and peaceful temperament; excellent community fish
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating bottom-dweller that thrives in same warm, slightly acidic conditions
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful mid-water dweller with compatible temperature and pH requirements
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small shrimp that occupy different ecological niches; may predate on shrimplets
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.