Can neon tetras live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Neon tetras and boesemani rainbowfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Boesemani rainbowfishBoesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Boesemani rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 7Neon tetra 6–7Boesemani rainbowfish 7–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 inBoesemani rainbowfish · 4 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 tetraBoesemani rainbowfish
Temperature72–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6–77–8
Adult size1.5 in4.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can neon tetras live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Yes, with care. Neon tetras and boesemani rainbowfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and boesemani rainbowfish?

75–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and boesemani rainbowfish need together?

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