Black Neon Tetra

Black Neon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
⚠ Use Caution
Striped Barb

Striped Barb

Desmopuntius johorensis

Can Black Neon Tetra Live With Striped Barb?

Black Neon Tetra and Striped Barb CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 73–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.5–7.0.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (5" vs 1.5"). Striped Barb may bully or stress Black Neon Tetra.

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 30 gallons

ParameterBlack Neon TetraStriped Barb
Temperature73–82°F73–82°F
pH5.5–7.55.5–7
Max Size1.5"5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal30 gal

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