Can Blue-Eye Livebearer Live With Green Neon Tetra?

Blue-Eye Livebearer and Green Neon Tetra are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–82°F.

pH ✗ Not Compatible

No pH overlap. Blue-Eye Livebearer needs pH 7–8, but Green Neon Tetra needs pH 4–6.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2.5" and 1").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Blue-Eye Livebearer: top, Green Neon Tetra: middle), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Blue-Eye Livebearer is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Green Neon Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 10 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 25 gallons

ParameterBlue-Eye LivebearerGreen Neon Tetra
Temperature75–82°F75–85°F
pH7–84–6.5
Max Size2.5"1"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelTopMiddle
Min Tank20 gal10 gal

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