Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Siamese Stone Lapping Fish?
Black Skirt Tetra and Siamese Stone Lapping Fish CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 72–76°F.
pH
✓ Compatible
Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.
Size
✓ Compatible
Compatible sizes (2.5" and 2").
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Black Skirt Tetra (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Siamese Stone Lapping Fish (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Fish occupy different water levels (Black Skirt Tetra: middle, Siamese Stone Lapping Fish: bottom), reducing conflict.
Important Notes
- Black Skirt Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 5 of its kind.
- Siamese Stone Lapping Fish is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 28 gallons
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Siamese Stone Lapping Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 68–76°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Max Size | 2.5" | 2" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swim Level | Middle | Bottom |
| Min Tank | 20 gal | 15 gal |
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