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Tank Mate Guide

Best Tank Mates for Neon Tetra

Neon Tetras need tank mates that match their 70-79F temperature range, pH 6-7, adult size, and peaceful temperament. Neon Tetras are peaceful schooling fish that feel safest in groups of at least 4. They work best with calm tank mates that share similar water parameters.

Neon Tetra Care Snapshot

Tank

10+ gal

pH

6-7

Temp

70-79F

Size

1.5 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Middle

Group

4+

Compatible Fish (47)

Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata) in a freshwater aquarium

Amano Shrimp

Size 1.6 inpH 6.5-7.8
Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) in a freshwater aquarium

Bamboo Shrimp

Size 1.6 inpH 6.5-7.8
Betta (Betta splendens) in a freshwater aquarium

Betta

Size 2.8 inpH 6.5-7.8
Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) in a freshwater aquarium

Black Neon Tetra

Size 1.6 inpH 5.5-7.5
Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) in a freshwater aquarium

Bolivian Ram

Size 3.1 inpH 6-7.5
Bristlenose Pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus) in a freshwater aquarium

Bristlenose Pleco

Size 5.1 inpH 6.5-7.8
Bronze Corydoras (Corydoras aeneus) in a freshwater aquarium

Bronze Corydoras

Size 2.8 inpH 6-7.5
Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) in a freshwater aquarium

Cardinal Tetra

Size 2 inpH 4.8-6.8
Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Celestial Pearl Danio

Size 1 inpH 6.5-7.5
Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) in a freshwater aquarium

Cherry Barb

Size 2 inpH 6-7.5
Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) in a freshwater aquarium

Cherry Shrimp

Size 1.6 inpH 6.5-8
Chili Rasbora (Boraras brigittae) in a freshwater aquarium

Chili Rasbora

Size 0.8 inpH 5.5-7
Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Clown Killifish

Size 1.4 inpH 5.5-7
Corydoras Panda (Corydoras panda) in a freshwater aquarium

Corydoras Panda

Size 2 inpH 6-7.5
Dwarf Chain Loach (Ambastaia sidthimunki) in a freshwater aquarium

Dwarf Chain Loach

Size 2.4 inpH 6.5-7.5
Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) in a freshwater aquarium

Ember Tetra

Size 0.8 inpH 5.5-7
Emerald Corydoras (Brochis splendens) in a freshwater aquarium

Emerald Corydoras

Size 3.1 inpH 6-7.5
Endler's Livebearer (Poecilia wingei) in a freshwater aquarium

Endler's Livebearer

Size 1.4 inpH 6.8-8
Exclamation Point Rasbora (Boraras urophthalmoides) in a freshwater aquarium

Exclamation Point Rasbora

Size 0.8 inpH 5.5-7
German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) in a freshwater aquarium

German Blue Ram

Size 2.8 inpH 5.5-7

Use Caution (13)

African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) in a freshwater aquarium

African Dwarf Frog

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.8
Apistogramma (Apistogramma cacatuoides) in a freshwater aquarium

Apistogramma

Size 3.1 inpH 5.5-7.5
Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) in a freshwater aquarium

Black Skirt Tetra

Size 2.4 inpH 6-7.5
Boesemani Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani) in a freshwater aquarium

Boesemani Rainbowfish

Size 4.3 inpH 7-8
Buenos Aires Tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi) in a freshwater aquarium

Buenos Aires Tetra

Size 2.8 inpH 6.5-8
Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) in a freshwater aquarium

Dwarf Gourami

Size 3.1 inpH 6-7.5
Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher) in a freshwater aquarium

Kribensis

Size 3.9 inpH 6-7.8
Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis) in a freshwater aquarium

Paradise Fish

Size 3.9 inpH 6-8
Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) in a freshwater aquarium

Pea Puffer

Size 1 inpH 6.8-7.8
Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) in a freshwater aquarium

Pictus Catfish

Size 5.1 inpH 6.5-7.5
Scarlet Badis (Dario dario) in a freshwater aquarium

Scarlet Badis

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.5
Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) in a freshwater aquarium

Serpae Tetra

Size 2 inpH 5.5-7.5
Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) in a freshwater aquarium

Tiger Barb

Size 2.8 inpH 6-7.5

Avoid These Tank Mates (19)

Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) in a freshwater aquarium

Angelfish

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) in a freshwater aquarium

Axolotl

Size 0.4 inpH 6.8-8
Clown Loach (Chromobotia macracanthus) in a freshwater aquarium

Clown Loach

Size 11.8 inpH 6-7.5
Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) in a freshwater aquarium

Common Pleco

Size 17.7 inpH 6.5-7.8
Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) in a freshwater aquarium

Convict Cichlid

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-8
Denison Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) in a freshwater aquarium

Denison Barb

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.8
Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Discus

Size 7.9 inpH 5.5-7
Electric Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) in a freshwater aquarium

Electric Blue Acara

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.8
Firemouth Cichlid (Thorichthys meeki) in a freshwater aquarium

Firemouth Cichlid

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-8
Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) in a freshwater aquarium

Jack Dempsey

Size 9.8 inpH 6.5-8
Molly (Poecilia sphenops) in a freshwater aquarium

Molly

Size 3.9 inpH 7.2-8.2
Opaline Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus) in a freshwater aquarium

Opaline Gourami

Size 5.9 inpH 6-8
Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Oscar

Size 13.8 inpH 6-7.5
Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) in a freshwater aquarium

Rainbow Shark

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5
Red Tail Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor) in a freshwater aquarium

Red Tail Shark

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5
Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna) in a freshwater aquarium

Sailfin Molly

Size 5.1 inpH 7.5-8.5
Severum (Heros efasciatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Severum

Size 9.8 inpH 6-7.5
Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus) in a freshwater aquarium

Siamese Algae Eater

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5
Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae) in a freshwater aquarium

Yoyo Loach

Size 5.9 inpH 6.5-7.5

Tank Setup Tips

Start with at least 10 gallons, keep water stable, and stock schooling species in proper groups. If the tank mate list includes caution species, add more plants, caves, and open swimming room before introducing them.

For a specific pair, use the compatibility checker or visit generated pair pages from the cards above. Compatibility is strongest when the aquarium is mature and each species can eat without being chased.

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