Rummy-nose tetra compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Rummy-nose 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 Rummy-nose 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 |
|---|---|---|
| temperature | 42 | 47% |
| ph | 36 | 40% |
| predation | 31 | 34% |
| zone competition | 30 | 33% |
| 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 | 30 |
| Workable | 26 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 19 |
| No overlap at all | 10 |
| Comfortable for both | 5 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (30)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Bala shark2 concerns
- with Black ghost knifefish2 concerns
- with Blue acara3 concerns
- with Clown knifefish4 concerns
- with Discus4 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 Goldfish4 concerns
- with Green terror5 concerns
- with Iridescent shark3 concerns
- with Jack Dempsey4 concerns
- with Kissing gourami1 concern
- with Koi carp4 concerns
- with Molly3 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami3 concerns
- with Oscar3 concerns
- with Pictus catfish1 concern
- 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 Tinfoil barb3 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
Poor match (15)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Amano shrimp3 concerns
- with American flagfish5 concerns
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio3 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp3 concerns
- with Convict cichlid3 concerns
- with Doctor fish3 concerns
- with Jewel cichlid4 concerns
- with Panda corydoras1 concern
- with Peppered corydoras1 concern
- with Platy4 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish3 concerns
- with Swordtail4 concerns
- with Yoyo loach2 concerns
- with Zebra danio1 concern
Conditional (16)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Black ruby barb2 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Common pleco1 concern
- with Eastern rainbowfish3 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp3 concerns
- with Guppy2 concerns
- with Indian glassfish4 concerns
- with Kribensis2 concerns
- with Mystery snail3 concerns
- with Neon tetra2 concerns
- with Nerite snail1 concern
- with Pea puffer2 concerns
- with Rainbow shark2 concerns
- with Red-tailed black shark2 concerns
- with Siamese algae eater1 concern
- with Siamese fighting fish3 concerns
Generally compatible (25)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Bladder snail1 concern
- with Bleeding heart tetra1 concern
- with Bolivian ram1 concern
- with Bristlenose pleco1 concern
- with Bronze corydoras1 concern
- with Cardinal tetra1 concern
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Chili rasbora2 concerns
- with Clown loach1 concern
- with Dwarf gourami1 concern
- with Ember tetra1 concern
- with Firehead tetra1 concern
- with German blue ram2 concerns
- with Gold nugget pleco1 concern
- with Harlequin rasbora2 concerns
- with Honey gourami1 concern
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Peacock gudgeon2 concerns
- with Pearl gourami1 concern
- with Pygmy corydoras1 concern
- with Red-eye tetra1 concern
- with Scissortail rasbora2 concerns
- with Serpae tetra2 concerns
- with Silver dollar1 concern
- with Tiger barb2 concerns
Compatible (4)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Incompatible | 30 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Generally compatible | 25 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Conditional | 16 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Poor match | 15 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Compatible | 4 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |