Serpae tetra compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Serpae 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 Serpae 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 | 29 | 45% |
| zone competition | 21 | 32% |
| predation | 16 | 25% |
| breeding aggression | 15 | 23% |
| ph | 11 | 17% |
| activity mismatch | 10 | 15% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Workable | 46 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 11 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 4 |
| No overlap at all | 2 |
| Comfortable for both | 2 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (16)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Angelfish7 concerns
- with Blue acara2 concerns
- with Convict cichlid2 concerns
- with Discus5 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid4 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid2 concerns
- with Goldfish3 concerns
- with Iridescent shark3 concerns
- with Kissing gourami1 concern
- with Moonlight gourami4 concerns
- with Oscar4 concerns
- with Pictus catfish2 concerns
- with Red swamp crayfish3 concerns
- with Rope fish3 concerns
- with Senegal bichir3 concerns
- with Severum5 concerns
Poor match (9)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
Conditional (11)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
Generally compatible (21)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Amano shrimp2 concerns
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bladder snail1 concern
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Bolivian ram1 concern
- with Cardinal tetra2 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio2 concerns
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Cherry shrimp2 concerns
- with Chili rasbora2 concerns
- with Clown loach1 concern
- with Ember tetra1 concern
- with Ghost shrimp1 concern
- with Harlequin rasbora1 concern
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kuhli loach1 concern
- with Neon tetra1 concern
- with Panda corydoras1 concern
- with Peacock gudgeon1 concern
- with Rummy-nose tetra2 concerns
- with Zebra danio1 concern
Compatible (8)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Generally compatible | 21 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Incompatible | 16 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Conditional | 11 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Poor match | 9 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Compatible | 8 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |