Can Dwarf Petricola Catfish Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Dwarf Petricola Catfish and Rummy Nose Tetra are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✗ Not Compatible

No pH overlap. Dwarf Petricola Catfish needs pH 7.5–9, but Rummy Nose Tetra needs pH 5.5–7.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (3" and 2").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Dwarf Petricola Catfish: bottom, Rummy Nose Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Dwarf Petricola Catfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 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: 30 gallons

ParameterDwarf Petricola CatfishRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature75–82°F74–82°F
pH7.5–95.5–7
Max Size3"2"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelBottomMiddle
Min Tank20 gal20 gal

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