11 Most Suitable Tank Mates of Neon Tetra

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Which Fish are Compatible with Neon Tetra

The size of tank mate should not be more than 3-4 inches

Fish who can tolerate 22°-24°C temperature range are good tank mates of neon tetras

Tank mates should be peaceful & schooling type

Tank mates should not be territorial

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Which Type of Fish should avoid with Neon Tetra

Aggressive fish like convict cichlids are not recommended here

Despite being a peaceful fish, goldfish should not be kept as tank mate of tetra

Larger fish than neon tetra are strictly prohibited except pleco

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01. Zebra Danios

Guides

These Slender-bodied fish need low care. They are Hyperactive

They are compatible with neons & keep at least 10 nos of danios together

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02. Harleyquinn Rasbora

Guides

This orangish big-chested fish are peaceful & compatible with neon tetras

They are schooling fish & easy to take care of

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03. Hatchet Fish

Guides

These deep-chested fish wander most of the time just below the water surface.

They fight for food with tetras sometimes. So control the quality of them carefully

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04. Dwarf Gourami

Guides

They are the most curious & colorful tank mates of neon tetras.

A heavily planted tank is mandatory to keep this fish wit neon tetras.

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05. Guppies

Guides

They are the most common schooling peaceful tank mates of tetras.

Keeping them in a group works best. But make sure not to add too many guppies

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06. Chili Rasbora

Guides

They are directional schooling fish & compatible with neon tetras.

They are smaller than neons & wander around the water surface.

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07. Kuhli Loach

Guides

They aren't directional schooling fish but they are extremely social & compatible with neon tetras.

They are extremely shy & bottom feeders.

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08. otocinclus catfish

Guides

They are a great algae eater & compatible with neon tetras.

They are extremely peaceful & playful both.

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09. Cherry Shrimp

Guides

They are a great tank mate of neon tetra & they forage the decaying matter, algae, etc.

They occasionally squabble over food but don't harm each other.

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10. Nerite Snail

Guides

They are extremely peaceful & don't harm any of their tank mates.

Having a planted tank is the must to keep nerite snails with neon tetras.

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11. Clown Pleco

Guides

They are extremely shy fish. Most of the time they hide here & there in aquariums.

They don't interact with other fish much.

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