Can Mascara Barb Live With Red Eye Tetra?

Mascara Barb and Red Eye Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–77°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (5" and 2.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Mascara Barb is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Red Eye Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 40 gallons

ParameterMascara BarbRed Eye Tetra
Temperature68–77°F72–82°F
pH6.5–7.55.5–8.5
Max Size5"2.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal20 gal

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