Compatibility hub
Cardinal tetra tank mates
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Compare Cardinal tetra with each species below—every card opens a dedicated guide with behavior notes, water parameters, risks, and a clear verdict so you can plan a calmer community tank.
Pair compatibility guides
Every guide pairs Cardinal tetra with one other species—behavior, water needs, and what often fails—so you can plan before stocking. 14 guides; open any card for the full article.
Cardinal tetra & Amano shrimp
Caridina multidentataPair compatibilityAmano shrimp and Cardinal tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalarePair compatibilityAngelfish and Cardinal tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Betta
Betta splendensPair compatibilityBetta and Cardinal tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Conditional in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Bristlenose pleco
Ancistrus spp.Pair compatibilityBristlenose pleco and Cardinal tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Cardinal tetra & Cherry shrimp
Neocaridina davidiPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Cherry shrimp: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Cardinal tetra & Corydoras (typical)
Corydoras spp.Pair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Corydoras (typical): typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Cardinal tetra & Guppy
Poecilia reticulataPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Guppy: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Kuhli loach
Pangio semicinctaPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Kuhli loach: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Molly
Poecilia sphenopsPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Molly: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesiPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Otocinclus
Otocinclus spp.Pair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Otocinclus: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Platy
Xiphophorus maculatusPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Platy: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Swordtail
Xiphophorus helleriiPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Cardinal tetra & Zebra danio
Danio rerioPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Zebra danio: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
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