Can Buenos Aires Tetra and Discus live together?

Buenos Aires Tetra and Discus are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Buenos Aires Tetra vs Discus

Buenos Aires Tetra

Hyphessobrycon anisitsi

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Tetras

Family

Cichlids

3″

Adult size

6″

30gal

Min tank

75gal

64–79°F

Temperature

82–88°F

6.5–8.5

5.5–7

fin-nipper

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalBuenos Aires Tetra (64–79°F) and Discus (82–88°F) need different temperatures.
criticalBuenos Aires Tetra is a fin-nipper — it will harass Discus's long fins.

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