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Fish Compatibility Basics

Four factors decide whether two fish can live together: water parameters (temperature, pH, hardness), adult size, temperament, and social needs.

A peaceful fish small enough to fit in another fish mouth is food, no matter how calm the larger fish seems. Match adult sizes carefully.

Aggressive and semi-aggressive fish need space and the right group sizes. Use the compatibility checker to compare any two species on this site.

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