Compatibility hub
Neon tetra tank mates
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Compare Neon tetra with each species below—every card opens a dedicated guide with behavior notes, water parameters, risks, and a clear verdict so you can plan a calmer community tank.
Pair compatibility guides
Every guide pairs Neon tetra with one other species—behavior, water needs, and what often fails—so you can plan before stocking. 22 guides; open any card for the full article.
Neon tetra & Adolfos cory
Corydoras adolfoiPair compatibilityWhy neons above corydoras is one of the cleanest zone splits in the five-species test.
Neon tetra & Amano shrimp
Caridina multidentataPair compatibilityAmano shrimp and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalarePair compatibilityJuvenile grace period, adult gape, and when to rehome before neons disappear.
Neon tetra & Betta
Betta splendensPair compatibilityWhen bettas and neon tetras can share a tank, and when temperature, tank length, and school size make the pairing unrealistic.
Neon tetra & Bristlenose pleco
Ancistrus spp.Pair compatibilityBristlenose pleco and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Neon tetra & Cardinal tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodiPair compatibilityCardinal tetra and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Cherry shrimp
Neocaridina davidiPair compatibilityCherry shrimp and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Common pleco
Hypostomus plecostomusPair compatibilityCommon pleco and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Corydoras (typical)
Corydoras spp.Pair compatibilityCorydoras (typical) and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips.
Neon tetra & Discus
Symphysodon spp.Pair compatibilityDiscus and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Ghost shrimp
Palaemonetes spp.Pair compatibilityGhost shrimp and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Goldfish
Carassius auratusPair compatibilityGoldfish and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Generally incompatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Guppy
Poecilia reticulataPair compatibilitySchool size, guppy breeding, and feeding order when keeping neon tetras and guppies together.
Neon tetra & Kuhli loach
Pangio semicinctaPair compatibilityKuhli loach and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Molly
Poecilia sphenopsPair compatibilityMolly and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Mystery snail
Pomacea bridgesiiPair compatibilityMystery snail and Neon tetra: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Nerite snail
Neritina spp.Pair compatibilityNeon tetra and Nerite snail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Otocinclus
Otocinclus spp.Pair compatibilityNeon tetra and Otocinclus: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Platy
Xiphophorus maculatusPair compatibilityNeon tetra and Platy: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Ram cichlid
Mikrogeophagus ramireziPair compatibilityNeon tetra and Ram cichlid: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Swordtail
Xiphophorus helleriiPair compatibilityNeon tetra and Swordtail: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
Neon tetra & Zebra danio
Danio rerioPair compatibilityNeon tetra and Zebra danio: typical outcomes, risks, water parameters, and setup tips. Usually compatible in most home tanks.
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