Roundtail Paradisefish tank mates
Macropodus ocellatus
5 rated pairings from the Roundtail Paradisefish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Roundtail Paradisefish needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy different water zones
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Algae-eating bottom dweller that doesn't compete for food or space
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Tiny, peaceful fish that stay in mid-water zones away from paradisefish
Corydoras Duplicareus
Corydoras duplicareus
15 gal min · 2.2" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that maintains tank cleanliness without conflict
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.