Compatibility brief
Can Ember Tetra live with Golden Wonder Killifish?
Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
80L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 80L (larger active fish often want more length).
Golden Wonder Killifish (about 10cm as an adult) can realistically eat Ember Tetra (about 2cm) once grown. Plan around adult sizes, not shop sizes.
Temperament gap (peaceful vs semi-aggressive) adds stress on top of the hard incompatibility — space and cover do not make this pairing safe.
Assessment details
Temperament difference
Golden Wonder Killifish is semi-aggressive, while Ember Tetra is peaceful. Expect chasing or stress unless the tank is large and heavily structured — monitor closely.
Golden Wonder Killifish may eat Ember Tetra
Top issueGolden Wonder Killifish (10cm) is predatory and Ember Tetra (2cm) is small enough to be eaten. This pairing is unsafe.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Golden Wonder Killifish (10cm) is predatory and Ember Tetra…”
Golden Wonder Killifish may eat Ember Tetra
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Ember Tetra can escape if harassed.
- •Ember Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 8 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Build a species-only tank for the larger fish, or restock with fish too large to be eaten at adult sizes.
- Seriously Fish. Hyphessobrycon amandae
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Hyphessobrycon amandae
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Hyphessobrycon amandae
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Seriously Fish. Aplocheilus lineatus
Primary: species page covering Indian/Sri Lankan range, predatory behaviour, jumping risk, and surface-dwelling habit.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Golden Wonder Killifish Care
Secondary: retailer care page on stocking (top-dweller-only setups, jumping lid requirement, live feed).
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Ember Tetra + Golden Wonder Killifish
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Golden Wonder Killifish): Typical care sources — real tanks still vary.