Can black skirt tetras live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Black skirt tetras and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for black skirt tetras.

Black skirt tetraBlack skirt tetra70–80°F · pH 6–7.5 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 74–80°Black skirt tetra 70–80°Chinese algae eater 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Black skirt tetra · 2.5 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Black skirt tetraChinese algae eater
Temperature70–80 °F74–80 °F
pH6–7.56–8
Adult size2.5 in10.0 in
Minimum tank15 gal75 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for black skirt tetras

All black skirt tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can black skirt tetras live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Black skirt tetras and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Chinese algae eaters grow to 10 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for black skirt tetras.

What temperature suits both black skirt tetras and chinese algae eaters?

74–80 °F. Black skirt tetras need 70–80 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do black skirt tetras and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.