Can Rummy Nose Tetra Live With Synodontis Catfish?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible pH. Rummy Nose Tetra needs 5.5–7.0, Synodontis Catfish needs 7.5–8.5.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Rummy Nose Tetra | Synodontis Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 7.5–8.5 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.5" | 8" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Rummy Nose Tetra
Hemigrammus rhodostomus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
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.
Full care guide →Synodontis Catfish
Synodontis multipunctatus
intermediatepeaceful30+ gal
The Synodontis Catfish (Synodontis multipunctatus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 8 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 30 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Rummy Nose Tetra:
For Synodontis Catfish:
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