What tetras can go together?

What tetras can go together?

Larger tetras are usually peaceful and enjoy having other tetras around. They also do well with danios, corydoras, discus fish, most livebearers and some peaceful dwarf cichlids, such as apistogrammas. Like most other tetras, they are hardy and easy to maintain.

Can I keep 2 tetras?

Yes, this will work. I currently have a betta, five neon tetras, two Nerite snails, and three otocinclus cats in a very heavily planted ten gallon. If you’re going to do this, you will need a filter (a little nano filter will work, you have to move the water) a heater, and an air pump.

How many tetras should live together?

It’s best to keep the Neon Tetras in a group of at least 6. However, a group of 10 is an ideal number, though. For the 10 Neon Tetras, a 10-gallons aquarium is the best. Furthermore, if you keep 15-20 Neon Tetras, then increase the tank size to 20-gallons of water.

Will tetras kill each other?

It is very unlikely, that neon tetras will kill other fish, but as always, there are a few exceptions, even with these peaceful little tetras. They will never attack fish that are similar or bigger in size, however, neon tetras will chase and eat small fish fry.

Can you keep 3 tetras?

Neon tetras are schooling fish, they need to be in a group to feel comfortable, the more the better. For best results you should have at least 12. For minimal requirements they should be at least 6. 3 is not enough and with such small numbers, often one of the neons will be bullied by another.

Why are my tetras attacking each other?

They fight if there isn’t enough space to swim. Focus on tank size. Also, make sure you don’t keep fish that are not compatible with Tetras. This triggers aggressive behavior among your fish.

How many glowlight Tetras Can I put in a 10-gallon tank?

By calculation, 10-gallon of water/1.75 inches will give you 5.7 fish which is close to 6 fish. The décor might sometimes take 2 gallons water area. So, you can barely house 4-5 Glowlight Tetras.