Black Skirt Tetra

Black Skirt Tetra

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
⚠ Use Caution
Murray River Rainbowfish

Murray River Rainbowfish

Melanotaenia fluviatilis

Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Murray River Rainbowfish?

Black Skirt Tetra and Murray River Rainbowfish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–78°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2.5" and 4").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Black Skirt Tetra (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Murray River Rainbowfish (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Black Skirt Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
  • Murray River Rainbowfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBlack Skirt TetraMurray River Rainbowfish
Temperature72–82°F68–78°F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Max Size2.5"4"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank20 gal30 gal

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