Jellybean Tetra tank mates
Ladigesia roloffi
6 rated pairings from the Jellybean Tetra care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Jellybean Tetra needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful temperament; excellent schooling companions
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Comparable size and behavior; creates vibrant mixed-species schools
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful schooling fish with similar water parameter requirements
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that does not compete for food or space
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.