Can Head and Tail Light Tetra Live With Neon Tetra?

Head and Tail Light Tetra and Neon Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Known Pairing ✓ Compatible

Head and Tail Light Tetra and Neon Tetra are known to coexist well.

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–81°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterHead and Tail Light TetraNeon Tetra
Temperature72–82°F70–81°F
pH6–7.56–7
Max Size2"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank15 gal10 gal

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