Tank mates (Freshwater)
Cardinal tetra tank mates & compatibility
Compatibility hub for Cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi): links to pair guides and tank mate articles.
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Cardinal tetra tank mates
Use the pair pages below for two-species compatibility. Always cross-check temperature, adult size, and temperament before mixing stock.
Pair guides
- Cardinal tetra × Amano shrimp
- Cardinal tetra × Angelfish
- Cardinal tetra × Betta
- Cardinal tetra × Bristlenose pleco
- Cardinal tetra × Cherry shrimp
- Cardinal tetra × Corydoras (typical)
- Cardinal tetra × Guppy
- Cardinal tetra × Kuhli loach
- Cardinal tetra × Molly
- Cardinal tetra × Neon tetra
- Cardinal tetra × Otocinclus
- Cardinal tetra × Platy
- Cardinal tetra × Swordtail
- Cardinal tetra × Zebra danio
Species guide: Cardinal tetra
