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Neon Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)
Adult Size4 cm
Temperature20–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Neon Tetra fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Neon Tetra to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Neon Tetra & Kabia rainbowfish

Paracheirodon innesi · Glossolepis kabia

Ideal Tank Mates
Neon Tetra: Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Neon Tetra & Abei Puffer

Paracheirodon innesi · Pao abei

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Neon Tetra & Achara Catfish

Paracheirodon innesi · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Neon Tetra & Adolfo Cory

Paracheirodon innesi · Corydoras adolfoi

Ideal Tank Mates
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Neon Tetra & Adonis Pleco

Paracheirodon innesi · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Neon Tetra & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Paracheirodon innesi · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Neon Tetra & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Paracheirodon innesi · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Neon Tetra & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Paracheirodon innesi · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Neon Tetra & Afra Cichlid

Paracheirodon innesi · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Neon Tetra & African Arowana

Paracheirodon innesi · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Neon Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid

Paracheirodon innesi · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Neon Tetra & African Butterfly Fish

Paracheirodon innesi · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Neon Tetra & African Clawed Frog

Paracheirodon innesi · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Neon Tetra & African Dwarf Frog

Paracheirodon innesi · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Neon Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid

Paracheirodon innesi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Neon Tetra & African Knifefish

Paracheirodon innesi · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Neon Tetra & African Lungfish

Paracheirodon innesi · Protopterus annectens

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Neon Tetra & African Pike

Paracheirodon innesi · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Neon Tetra & African Pipefish

Paracheirodon innesi · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Neon Tetra & Agassiz Cory

Paracheirodon innesi · Corydoras agassizii

Ideal Tank Mates
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Neon Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Paracheirodon innesi · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Neon Tetra & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon innesi · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Neon Tetra & Allen's Rainbowfish

Paracheirodon innesi · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Neon Tetra & Alligator Gar

Paracheirodon innesi · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended
Neon Tetra: PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive