Black Neon Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Black Neon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)

Adult Size4 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface

StockingSchool of 6+

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Compatible on paper, but will Black Neon Tetra fit your setup?

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Black Neon Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & African Butterfly Fish

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Pantodon buchholzi

Black Neon Tetra & African Clawed Frog

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Xenopus laevis

Black Neon Tetra & African Dwarf Frog

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Black Neon Tetra & African Lungfish

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Protopterus annectens

Black Neon Tetra & African Pipefish

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Black Neon Tetra & Amano Shrimp

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Black Neon Tetra & Amazon Puffer

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Apple Snail

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Arfak Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Arrowhead Puffer

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Pao suvattii

Black Neon Tetra & Arulius Barb

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Asher Cory

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Corydoras tukano

Ideal Tank Mates

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Asian Arowana

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Scleropages formosus

Black Neon Tetra & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Mystus leucophasis

Black Neon Tetra & Assassin Snail

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Anentome helena

Ideal Tank Mates

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Melanochromis auratus

Black Neon Tetra & Australian Pearl Arowana

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Scleropages jardinii

Black Neon Tetra & Australian Smelt

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Chilatherina axelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Neon Tetra & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Black Neon Tetra: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive