Congo Tetra Tank Mates

All 90 pair guides, ordered by search value and practical compatibility.

Care baseline

The Congo Tetra is a vibrant and active fish that thrives in a well-maintained freshwater aquarium. With its striking coloration and peaceful nature, it's a great addition to any community tank. This species is best kept in groups and requires a spacious tank with plenty of swimming space. They are known for their playful nature and can be seen darting aroun

Temperature72–79°F
pH6.0–7.0
Adult size1.6 in
Minimum group6

Compatibility guides

Congo Tetra + Betta FishSEO priority 77/10057/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + GuppySEO priority 75/10066/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + MollySEO priority 72/10058/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Neon TetraSEO priority 71/10078/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + PlatySEO priority 71/10063/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Cherry ShrimpSEO priority 69/10065/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + AngelfishSEO priority 69/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + DiscusSEO priority 68/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + OscarSEO priority 68/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Corydoras CatfishSEO priority 67/10080/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Zebra DanioSEO priority 67/10071/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Cardinal TetraSEO priority 65/10075/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Bristlenose PlecoSEO priority 65/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Tiger BarbSEO priority 64/10077/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + GoldfishSEO priority 64/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Blue TangSEO priority 57/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Jewel CichlidSEO priority 56/10059/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Texas CichlidSEO priority 56/10059/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Black Ruby BarbSEO priority 55/10066/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Glass CatfishSEO priority 55/10066/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Mystery SnailSEO priority 55/10064/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Three Spot GouramiSEO priority 55/10064/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Keyhole CichlidSEO priority 55/10063/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Pea PufferSEO priority 55/10057/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Hillstream LoachSEO priority 55/10055/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Black Neon TetraSEO priority 54/10071/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Nerite SnailSEO priority 54/10071/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Bolivian RamSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Bosemans RainbowfishSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Ember TetraSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Giant DanioSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Moonlight GouramiSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Neon RainbowfishSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Pearl DanioSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Rosy BarbSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Threadfin RainbowfishSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Green Terror CichlidSEO priority 54/10069/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Severum CichlidSEO priority 54/10069/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Sparkling GouramiSEO priority 54/10067/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Zebra LoachSEO priority 54/10067/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Peacock CichlidSEO priority 54/10053/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Electric Yellow CichlidSEO priority 54/10051/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Cherry BarbSEO priority 53/10075/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Glowlight DanioSEO priority 53/10074/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Lemon TetraSEO priority 53/10074/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Red Eye TetraSEO priority 53/10074/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Zebra PlecoSEO priority 53/10074/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Chili RasboraSEO priority 53/10073/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Dwarf GouramiSEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Kuhli LoachSEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Panda CorySEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Yoyo LoachSEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + Frontosa CichlidSEO priority 53/10045/100 · Use CautionCongo Tetra + African Butterfly FishSEO priority 52/10080/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Dwarf Chain LoachSEO priority 52/10080/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Julii CorySEO priority 52/10080/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Peppered CorySEO priority 52/10080/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Pygmy CorydorasSEO priority 52/10080/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Sterbai CorySEO priority 52/10080/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Honey GouramiSEO priority 52/10079/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Black Phantom TetraSEO priority 52/10078/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Glowlight TetraSEO priority 52/10078/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Harlequin RasboraSEO priority 52/10078/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + OtocinclusSEO priority 52/10078/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Serpae TetraSEO priority 52/10078/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + X Ray TetraSEO priority 52/10078/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Diamond TetraSEO priority 52/10077/100 · CompatibleCongo Tetra + Weather LoachSEO priority 52/10043/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Black Ghost KnifefishSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Clown KnifefishSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Clown LoachSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Clown PlecoSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Denison BarbSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Fire EelSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Rainbow SharkSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Senegal BichirSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Silver ArowanaSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Silver DollarSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + SwordtailSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Coral BeautySEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Firefish GobySEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Flame AngelfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Foxface RabbitfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + KoiSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + LionfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Pajama CardinalfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Percula ClownfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Royal GrammaSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Watchman GobySEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not CompatibleCongo Tetra + Yellow TangSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not 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