Can Cardinal Tetra Live With Clownfish?

Cardinal Tetra

Cardinal Tetra

Clownfish

Clownfish

Incompatible

Compatibility Score: 0/100

The Verdict

Cardinal Tetra is a freshwater fish while Clownfish is saltwater

They require completely different water chemistry

Tips for Success

  • Never mix freshwater and saltwater fish

Side-by-Side Comparison

AttributeCardinal TetraClownfish
Adult Size
2"4"
Temperature
73-81°F74-82°F
pH Range
5.5-78-8.4
Min Tank Size
15G20G
Temperamentpeacefulsemi-aggressive
Swim Levelmiddlemiddle
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Recommended Tank Size

0+ gallons

Minimum for keeping these fish together

Also Compatible With Cardinal Tetra

Neon TetraGuppyGoldfishAngelfish

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