Panda Tetra tank mates

Aphyocharax paraguayensis

6 rated pairings from the Panda Tetra care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Panda Tetra needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.

Fits a 10-gallon tank →Beginner-friendly →Peaceful →

Excellent matches

4 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.

Otocinclus

Otocinclus vittatus

medium

10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful

Similar size and peaceful temperament; both prefer soft, slightly acidic water and mid-water zones

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

easy

10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful

Comparable size, water requirements, and peaceful schooling behavior; ideal community companion

Corydoras Duplicareus

Corydoras duplicareus

medium

15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful

Peaceful bottom-dweller with overlapping temperature and pH preferences; no competition for space

Anubias Nana

Anubias barteri var. nana

easy

Hardy plant provides shelter and security for schooling fish without being uprooted

Good matches

2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.

Red Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

easy

5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful

Small shrimp are generally safe; ensure adequate hiding spots and monitor for predation risk

Dwarf Gourami

Trichogaster lalius

easy

15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive

Peaceful mid-water dweller with compatible water parameters; avoid aggressive individuals

Also recommended alongside Panda Tetra

Species whose own guides list Panda Tetra as a tank mate.

Adolfo's Corydoras

Corydoras adolfoi

medium

15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful

Checkerboard Cichlid

Dicrossus filamentosus

hard

20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful

Clown Rasbora

Rasbora kalochroma

medium

30 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful

Farlowella Catfish

Farlowella acus

medium

25 gal min · 6" adult · Peaceful