Can neon tetras and angelfish live together?

✕
No

Angelfish grows big enough to eat Neon tetra.

Temperature °F
Neon tetra
70–81
Angelfish
76–84
Both
76–81
pH
Neon tetra
6–7.5
Angelfish
6–7.5
Both
6–7.5
30 galsmallest tank for both
6 + 1minimum group of each
1.5″ / 6″adult size

Why

  • ✕Angelfish grows big enough to eat Neon tetra.
  • !Angelfish can bully smaller, peaceful Neon tetra.
  • ✓Both are comfortable at 76–81°F.
  • ✓Both do well at pH 6–7.5.
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About these fish: Neon tetra · Angelfish

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