Tank mate check
Can Cardinal Tetra and Otocinclus live together?
Verdict: Yes
Yes. Cardinal Tetra and Otocinclus pass the temperament and water checks, so they can share a tank.
Why
The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.
- Both species are peaceful. Cardinal Tetra is rated peaceful, Otocinclus peaceful.
- Temperature overlap 73-79°F.
- pH overlap 6-6.5.
- Cardinal Tetra sets the floor at 10 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
- Keep Cardinal Tetra in a group of 6 or more.
- Keep Otocinclus in a group of 4 or more.
Side by side
| Cardinal Tetra | Otocinclus | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperature | 73-81°F (23-27°C) | 72-79°F (22-26°C) |
| pH | 5-6.5 | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle | Bottom |
| Group size | 6 or more together | 4 or more together |
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Other pairings
More Cardinal Tetra pairings
- Amano Shrimp with caution
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cherry Shrimp with caution
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Guppy no
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish no
- Mystery Snail no
- Neon Tetra yes
- Nerite Snail no
- Oscar Fish no
- Platy no
- Plecostomus with caution
- Rummy Nose Tetra yes
- Siamese Algae Eater yes
More Otocinclus pairings
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Guppy yes
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish yes
- Mystery Snail with caution
- Neon Tetra yes
- Nerite Snail yes
- Oscar Fish no
- Platy yes
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra yes
- Siamese Algae Eater yes