Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Ruby Tetra?
Black Skirt Tetra and Ruby Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 72–82°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.
Size
⚠ Use Caution
Significant size difference (2.5" vs 0.7"). Black Skirt Tetra may bully or stress Ruby Tetra.
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Black Skirt Tetra (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Ruby Tetra (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.
- Ruby Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 8 of its kind.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 23 gallons
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Ruby Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–82°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 5–7 |
| Max Size | 2.5" | 0.7" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swim Level | Middle | Middle |
| Min Tank | 20 gal | 5 gal |
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