Can Rummy Nose Tetra Live With Spotted Blue Eye?

Rummy Nose Tetra and Spotted Blue Eye are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Rummy Nose Tetra: middle, Spotted Blue Eye: top), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Rummy Nose Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Spotted Blue Eye is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 25 gallons

ParameterRummy Nose TetraSpotted Blue Eye
Temperature74–82°F72–80°F
pH5.5–76–7.5
Max Size2"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleTop
Min Tank20 gal10 gal

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