Ember tetra compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Ember tetra, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Ember tetra page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ph | 36 | 40% |
| predation | 34 | 38% |
| zone competition | 30 | 33% |
| temperature | 29 | 32% |
| breeding aggression | 27 | 30% |
| hardness | 17 | 19% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 29 |
| Workable | 27 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 18 |
| No overlap at all | 10 |
| Comfortable for both | 6 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (37)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Bala shark2 concerns
- with Black ghost knifefish2 concerns
- with Blue acara2 concerns
- with Clown knifefish4 concerns
- with Convict cichlid3 concerns
- with Discus4 concerns
- with Eastern rainbowfish3 concerns
- with Electric blue hap6 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid5 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid4 concerns
- with Flavescent peacock4 concerns
- with Frontosa6 concerns
- with Giant gourami3 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish1 concern
- with Goldfish4 concerns
- with Green terror5 concerns
- with Iridescent shark4 concerns
- with Jack Dempsey4 concerns
- with Jewel cichlid4 concerns
- with Kissing gourami1 concern
- with Koi carp4 concerns
- with Molly3 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami2 concerns
- with Oscar3 concerns
- with Pictus catfish2 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish3 concerns
- with Red zebra cichlid5 concerns
- with Redtail catfish2 concerns
- with Rope fish1 concern
- with Sailfin molly2 concerns
- with Senegal bichir1 concern
- with Severum4 concerns
- with Silver arowana3 concerns
- with Skunk loach1 concern
- with Tinfoil barb3 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
Poor match (9)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
Conditional (19)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Amano shrimp2 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Bolivian ram2 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp2 concerns
- with Common pleco1 concern
- with German blue ram3 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp2 concerns
- with Guppy2 concerns
- with Indian glassfish3 concerns
- with Mystery snail2 concerns
- with Nerite snail1 concern
- with Panda corydoras1 concern
- with Pea puffer2 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon3 concerns
- with Platy4 concerns
- with Rainbow shark1 concern
- with Red-tailed black shark1 concern
- with Scissortail rasbora3 concerns
- with Siamese algae eater1 concern
Generally compatible (17)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Black ruby barb2 concerns
- with Bladder snail1 concern
- with Bleeding heart tetra1 concern
- with Bronze corydoras1 concern
- with Cardinal tetra1 concern
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Chili rasbora1 concern
- with Firehead tetra1 concern
- with Gold nugget pleco2 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora1 concern
- with Neon tetra2 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras1 concern
- with Red-eye tetra1 concern
- with Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Serpae tetra1 concern
- with Silver dollar1 concern
- with Tiger barb1 concern
Compatible (8)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible | 37 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Conditional | 19 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Generally compatible | 17 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Poor match | 9 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Compatible | 8 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |