Apistogramma with tetras

[Hako]

Hi, I'm sure this was talked here before but wanted to ask anyways. I have a couple of wild caught apistogramma cacatuoides. And I also have some small wild tetras. Is it ok to put them together in a tank? Does the apistos have an appetite for small fish at all?

Thanks in advance!
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[slimbolen99]

Depends on how you define 'small'. I've used neon tetras and dwarf pencilfish with no trouble; however, you will have to keep an eye on the Cacatuoides, as they have a pretty large mouth, especially the males.

 

[Mike Wise]

Old fishkeeper's proverb: Any fish that can fit in another fish's mouth ... will!

 

[Hako]

Yep agreed. Thanks guys, appreciate it!

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