Black Neon Tetra
Black Neon Tetra is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 73-81°F (23-27°C) and a pH of 5.5-7.5.
Also searched as: black neon, hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Quick facts
White and black stripe. Very hardy. Great community fish.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 73-81°F (23-27°C) |
| pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Rummy Nose Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 75-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Kuhli Loachmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5.5-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Celestial Pearl Daniomin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Ember Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5.5-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Flame Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 5.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Honey Gouramimin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 80-81°F is too narrow.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galJack Dempseymin tank 55 gal- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
No temperature overlap (73-81°F vs 65-72°F).
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5.5-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
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