Can Lemon Tetra Live With Spotted Blue Eye?

Lemon Tetra and Spotted Blue Eye are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 72–80°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.0–7.5.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (1.5" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Lemon Tetra: middle, Spotted Blue Eye: top), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

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

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterLemon TetraSpotted Blue Eye
Temperature72–82°F72–80°F
pH5.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size1.5"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleTop
Min Tank15 gal10 gal

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