Can Murray River Rainbowfish Live With Neon Tetra?

Murray River Rainbowfish and Neon Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 70–78°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (4" and 1.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Murray River Rainbowfish 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: 35 gallons

ParameterMurray River RainbowfishNeon Tetra
Temperature68–78°F70–81°F
pH6.5–86–7
Max Size4"1.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal10 gal

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