Can Cardinal Tetra Live With Green Neon Tetra?

Cardinal Tetra and Green Neon Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Known Pairing ✓ Compatible

Green Neon Tetra and Cardinal Tetra are known to coexist well.

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 75–84°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 5.0–6.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2" and 1").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Cardinal Tetra 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: 15 gallons

ParameterCardinal TetraGreen Neon Tetra
Temperature73–84°F75–85°F
pH5–74–6.5
Max Size2"1"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal10 gal

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