Black Neon Tetra

Black Neon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
✗ Not Compatible
Horsehead Loach

Horsehead Loach

Acantopsis dialuzona

Can Black Neon Tetra Live With Horsehead Loach?

Black Neon Tetra and Horsehead Loach are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Horsehead Loach (8") may eat or bully Black Neon Tetra (1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Black Neon Tetra: middle, Horsehead Loach: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Black Neon Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 30 gallons

ParameterBlack Neon TetraHorsehead Loach
Temperature73–82°F75–82°F
pH5.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size1.5"8"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank10 gal30 gal

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