Buenos Aires Tetra

Buenos Aires Tetra

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
⚠ Use Caution
Upside Down Catfish

Upside Down Catfish

Synodontis nigriventris

Can Buenos Aires Tetra Live With Upside Down Catfish?

Buenos Aires Tetra and Upside Down Catfish 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 6.0–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (3" and 4").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Buenos Aires Tetra (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Upside Down Catfish (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Buenos Aires Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 40 gallons

ParameterBuenos Aires TetraUpside Down Catfish
Temperature64–82°F72–82°F
pH6–86–7.5
Max Size3"4"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleAll
Min Tank30 gal20 gal

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