Green Neon Tetra
Green Neon Tetra is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 75-82°F (24-28°C) and a pH of 5-6.5.
Also searched as: green neon, paracheirodon simulans
Quick facts
Smaller than neon tetra. Needs soft acidic water. Stunning in large schools.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 75-82°F (24-28°C) |
| pH | 5-6.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 10 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Coral Red Pencilfishmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Red Arc Pencilfishmin tank 15 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Chili Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Exclamation Point Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Marbled Hatchetfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Phoenix Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Strawberry Rasboramin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Chocolate Gouramimin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-82°F, pH overlap 5-6.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (5-6.5 vs 7-8).
Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 galPea Puffermin tank 5 galAggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galJack Dempseymin tank 55 gal- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
No temperature overlap (75-82°F vs 65-72°F).
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