Butterfly splitfin
Ameca splendens
Goodeidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
20-26 °C
pH
6-8
Size
8 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank80 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginNorth America
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Ameca splendens requires a tank size of at least 80L with temperatures between 20-26°C and pH levels between 6-8. Its diet is unknown.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (6)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arawana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Asian bumblebee catfish Leiocassis siamensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Asian Stone Catfish Hara jerdoni Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Assamese snakehead Channa stewartii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Assassin Snail Anentome helena Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
6 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf's catfish Corydoras adolfoi Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Almorha loach Botia almorhae Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Amano Shrimp Caridina multidentata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Badis Badis badis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Bamboo Shrimp Atyopsis moluccensis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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