Can Lemon Tetra Live With Nyassae Peacock?

Lemon Tetra and Nyassae Peacock CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (7.5–7.5). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (6" vs 1.5"). Nyassae Peacock may bully or stress Lemon Tetra.

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Lemon Tetra (peaceful) may have issues with Nyassae Peacock (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 55 gallons

ParameterLemon TetraNyassae Peacock
Temperature72–82°F76–82°F
pH5.5–7.57.5–8.5
Max Size1.5"6"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank15 gal55 gal

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