Can ember tetras live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Ember tetras and flowerhorns should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 0.8 inches ember tetras do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 0.8 inches ember tetras do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and will bully peaceful ember tetras.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for ember tetras.
What works
- Both are fine at 80–84°F.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ember tetra | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 73–84 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 5.5–7 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 0.8 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for ember tetras
Questions
Can ember tetras live with flowerhorns?
No. Ember tetras and flowerhorns should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 0.8 inches ember tetras do.
What temperature suits both ember tetras and flowerhorns?
80–84 °F. Ember tetras need 73–84 °F, flowerhorns need 80–89 °F.
What size tank do ember tetras and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.