Can neon tetras live with kribensis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Neon tetras and kribensis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 KribensisKribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 inKribensis · 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 tetraKribensis
Temperature72–79 °F75–80 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size1.5 in4.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for kribensis

All kribensis tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with kribensis?

Yes. Neon tetras and kribensis get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and kribensis?

75–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, kribensis need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and kribensis need together?

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