Can Brazos Dwarf Crayfish live with Green Neon Tetra?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Brazos Dwarf Crayfish wants 65–75°F and Green Neon Tetra wants 75–84°F, so only 75°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish can grab Green Neon Tetra while it sleeps — only fast mid/top-water fish are reasonably safe.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 6.5–6.5.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 5–5 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–75°F and pH 6.5–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Brazos Dwarf Crayfish | Green Neon Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–75°F | 75–84°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 4–6.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 1–5 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 1" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 10 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
- Only combine with fast, mid/top-water fish and give the tankmates plenty of escape routes.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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