Can Neon Tetra Live With Red Eye Tetra?

Neon Tetra and Red Eye Tetra are compatible tank mates!

Detailed Analysis

Known Pairing ✓ Compatible

Red Eye 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 (1.5" and 2.5").

Temperament ✓ Compatible

Both fish have compatible temperaments.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Neon Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
  • Red Eye Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterNeon TetraRed Eye Tetra
Temperature70–81°F72–82°F
pH6–75.5–8.5
Max Size1.5"2.5"
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal20 gal

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