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A water temperature of 68-78F or 20 to 26C and a PH of 6.8 to 8 is ideal for these fish which again matches closely with the requirements of the Ember Tetra. These fish eat almost anything that other fish eat, including algae. Swimming blue guppy | Source: Deposit Photos These are another breed of South American tropical freshwater fish that are fairly easy-going and at ease in a community fish tank, so they are an ideal tank mate for the Ember Tetra. Guppies Male Guppies | Source: Deposit Photos They also eat any kind of food you give them, so sharing the food you feed your other fish will not be a problem. These fish are friendly and enjoy the company of other similar sized fish. Water temperature can be as low as 15C (59F) and the PH level of the water is an even wider range from 6.8 to 8. This fish is even more tolerant of aquarium conditions than the others mentioned so far. Platies Wagtail Platy | Source: Deposit Photos Again, PH levels should be 6.5-7 and ideal water temperature is 72-79F (21-26C). Like the Ember Tetra and other fish mentioned so far, they are native to the rivers of Brazil and South America, so come from a similar environment. Otocinclus Catfish Resting on Leaf | Souce: Deposit Photos In fact, they are beneficial to other fish as they can help clean the tank environment. In my experience, they often stay at the bottom or at the side of the aquarium eating food and are not likely to disturb other fish. Otto Catfish are both very peaceful and eat algae which naturally exists at the bottom of the aquarium.

Harlequin Rasbora Otto Catfish Otocinclus in planted aquarium | Source: Deposit Photos.

Harlequin Rasboras | Source: Deposit Photos This is a peaceful top to middle dwelling fish that likes similar temperature, (73-82F, 23 to 28C), and water conditions, (PH 6 to 7.5), to the other fish so far mentioned. Rasboras come in a huge variety of shapes and colors, a lot of which make great tank mates for ember tetras. Rasbora Blue Neon Rasbora | Source: Deposit Photos PH requirement is 6.5 to 7.4 and temperature should be in the range 76-80F (24-26C), so roughly the same conditions that the Ember Tetra likes. Red Blood Parrot Cichlid in aquarium plant green background. It shares the middle level of the tank with other fish but also swims at the bottom of the tank, giving some space to the Ember Tetra. Blood Parrot Cichlid Blood Red Parrot Cichlid | Source: Deposit Photosīlood parrot cichlids are pretty fish that are relatively peaceful – unlike some other cichlids. It swims in the top/ middle of the tank and there will be no conflict with the Ember Tetra. The range of water temperature it requires is similar to the Neon Tetra, 73-81F (23-27C). This is a peaceful, community fish requiring water of PH 4.6 to 6.2 (a little lower than for the Ember Tetra, but not a problem). Cardinal Tetra Cardinal Tetra | Source: Deposit Photos It is, unfortunately, prone to a disease known as neon tetra disease due to poor genetics, so hardiness of neon tetras today is not what it used to be. It requires water of PH 7 and a temperature of 68-79F (20-26C), which is approximately the same as the Ember Tetra.

Like the Ember Tetra it swims in the middle waters of the tank but will have no problems sharing with it. It also swims in schools like the Ember Tetra. This is a super colourful fish that is small.

Neon Tetra Neon Tetras | Source: Deposit Photos Whether or not other fish will attack if their territory is encroached upon.Comparable sizes of fish (as larger fish may eat the small Ember Tetra).

The food requirements of other fish should be similar.The water conditions that the Ember Tetra likes should be suitable for the other species of fish.When trying to decide what are the best tank mates for Ember tetras we need to consider the following factors: In this article we will look at 19 kinds of fish that you can safely place in your tank alongside these popular fish. Ember Tetras are peaceful fish and will be happy to share their tank environment with many other kinds of fish which are not territorial or aggressive. Some of the best tank mates for Ember Tetras are Guppies, Danios, smaller Gouramis, and Otocinclus Catfish. But before you go buy Ember Tetras it is important to consider which other fish they will share the tank with and which fish companions to avoid. Ember Tetras are popular fish for a number of reasons including their stunning orange colour and their ability to cohabitate with many other species of fish in a tank.