Coral Red Pencilfish

Coral Red Pencilfish

Nannostomus mortenthaleri
✓ Compatible
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Coral Red Pencilfish Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Coral Red Pencilfish and Rummy Nose Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.5–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.2" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Coral Red Pencilfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Rummy Nose Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterCoral Red PencilfishRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature75–82°F74–82°F
pH4.5–75.5–7
Max Size1.2"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal20 gal

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