Can Endler's Livebearer Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?
Endler's Livebearer and Rummy Nose Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Endler's Livebearer | Rummy Nose Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–84°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 2.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Endler's Livebearer + Rummy Nose Tetra
To keep Endler's Livebearer and Rummy Nose Tetra together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Endler's Livebearer should be kept in a school of 3+. Rummy Nose Tetra should be kept in a school of 8+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Endler's livebearers are close relatives of guppies but stay smaller and display even more intense neon coloration. Males are tiny but spectacularly colored. They breed prolifically and are perfect for nano tanks.
Full care guide →Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Rummy nose tetras are considered the ultimate schooling fish in the freshwater hobby. Their tight, synchronized formations are unmatched by any other tetra species. The vivid red nose serves as a health indicator — bright red means healthy, pale red means stressed. They prefer soft, acidic water and are slightly more demanding than neon tetras.
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