Rummy Nose Tetra tank mates
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
5 rated pairings from the Rummy Nose Tetra care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Rummy Nose Tetra needs at least 15 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 requirements, and peaceful temperament; compatible schooling behavior
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Identical water parameter needs and peaceful community fish; excellent mid-water companions
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that shares soft, acidic water preferences; helps maintain tank cleanliness
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful invertebrate that thrives in soft water; minimal competition for food or space
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Also recommended alongside Rummy Nose Tetra
Species whose own guides list Rummy Nose Tetra as a tank mate.
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Bronze Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus
20 gal min · 2.75" adult · Peaceful
Vallisneria Americana
Vallisneria americana
False Julii Corydoras
Corydoras trilineatus
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon simulans
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Koi Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Marble Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Siamese Algae Eater
Crossocheilus oblongus
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Albino Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Green Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Pearl Gourami
Trichopodus leerii
30 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
20 gal min · 3" adult · Semi-aggressive
Common Pleco
Hypostomus plecostomus
100 gal min · 18" adult · Peaceful
Emerald Corydoras
Brochis splendens
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Glowlight Tetra
Hemigrammus erythrozonus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Lemon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Red Rainbowfish
Glossolepis incisus
40 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
X-Ray Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
15 gal min · 1.75" adult · Peaceful
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