Can neon tetras live with black neon tetras?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Neon tetras and black neon tetras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Black neon tetraBlack neon tetra73–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Black neon tetra 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 inBlack neon 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

Neon tetraBlack neon tetra
Temperature72–79 °F73–81 °F
pH6–75.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for black neon tetras

All black neon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with black neon tetras?

Yes. Neon tetras and black neon tetras get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 73–79°F. Plan on at least 15 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and black neon tetras?

73–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, black neon tetras need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and black neon tetras need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the black neon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.