Can angelfish live with neon tetras?

Verdict
No

No. Angelfish and neon tetras should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.5 inches neon tetras do.

AngelfishAngelfish76–84°F · pH 6–7.5 Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Angelfish 76–84°Neon tetra 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Angelfish 6–7.5Neon tetra 6–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Angelfish · 6 inNeon tetra · 1.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

AngelfishNeon tetra
Temperature76–84 °F72–79 °F
pH6–7.56–7
Adult size6.0 in1.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for angelfish

All angelfish tank mates

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can angelfish live with neon tetras?

No. Angelfish and neon tetras should not share a tank. An adult angelfish eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.5 inches neon tetras do.

What temperature suits both angelfish and neon tetras?

76–79 °F. Angelfish need 76–84 °F, neon tetras need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do angelfish and neon tetras need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the angelfish. Add space for each extra fish.