Species Profile
Cochu's Blue Tetra
Boehlkea fredcochui
Tetrasfin-nipper
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
73–82°F
pH
5.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Powder-blue iridescent body, peaceful in appearance but a known fin-nipper, particularly in small groups. Keep 8+ to focus the nipping internally. Never with bettas, angels, or long-finned guppies.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Cochu's Blue Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Cochu's Blue Tetrain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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