Choosing Neon Tetra Tank Mates
Good Neon Tetra tank mates share the same temperature and pH window, will not be eaten by (or eat) the Neon Tetra, and do not compete for the same swimming zone or feeding time. Each pair guide below scores those factors from 0 to 100 and gives the minimum tank size for keeping both species together.
Start with the highest-scoring pairs; anything under 45 is listed so you know what to avoid, not as a recommendation.
Care baseline
Iconic schooling fish with vivid electric-blue and red stripes. Hardy in captivity; suitable for most peaceful community setups.
| Temperature | 72–80°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in |
| Minimum group | 6 |