Neon Tetra
Neon Tetra is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 70-81°F (21-27°C) and a pH of 6-7.
Full care guide for Neon Tetra
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Quick facts
Schooling fish, keep 6+. Sensitive to ammonia spikes.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 70-81°F (21-27°C) |
| pH | 6-7 |
| 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.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-80°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°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.
- Bristlenose Plecomin tank 25 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Black Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Cherry Barbmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 73-81°F, pH overlap 6-7. 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
Goldfish may not be compatible with Neon Tetra.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6-7 vs 7.8-8.6).
Neon Tetra pairing checks
One-to-one checks against other popular species, with the reasons for each verdict.
- Amano Shrimp yes
- Angelfish with caution
- Betta Fish with caution
- Bristlenose Pleco yes
- Cardinal Tetra yes
- Cherry Shrimp yes
- Corydoras Catfish yes
- Discus no
- Dwarf Gourami with caution
- Goldfish no
- Guppy with caution
- Harlequin Rasbora yes
- Kuhli Loach yes
- Molly Fish with caution
- Mystery Snail no
- Nerite Snail with caution
- Oscar Fish no
- Otocinclus yes
- Platy with caution
- Plecostomus yes
- Rummy Nose Tetra yes
- Siamese Algae Eater yes
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