Can Blue-Eye Livebearer Live With Congo Tetra?

Blue-Eye Livebearer and Congo Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 7.0–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2.5" and 3.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Blue-Eye Livebearer: top, Congo Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Blue-Eye Livebearer is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Congo Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBlue-Eye LivebearerCongo Tetra
Temperature75–82°F73–82°F
pH7–86–7.5
Max Size2.5"3.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelTopMiddle
Min Tank20 gal30 gal

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