Gold Tetra tank mates
Hemigrammus rodwayi
5 rated pairings from the Gold Tetra care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Gold Tetra needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with overlapping water parameter ranges
Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful, non-aggressive; prefers slightly warmer water but compatible with gold tetras
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that shares similar water preferences; minimal predation risk with adult tetras
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.