Can neon tetras live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Neon tetras and flowerhorns should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Neon tetras need 72–79°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
What to watch
- Deal breakerNo shared temperature. Neon tetras need 72–79°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 1.5 inches neon tetras do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and will bully peaceful neon tetras.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
- Watch outFlowerhorns grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for neon tetras.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Neon tetra | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 6–7 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Middle | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for neon tetras
Questions
Can neon tetras live with flowerhorns?
No. Neon tetras and flowerhorns should not share a tank. No shared temperature. Neon tetras need 72–79°F, flowerhorns need 80–89°F.
What temperature suits both neon tetras and flowerhorns?
None. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F and flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do neon tetras and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.