Can Green Neon Tetra live with Emerald Eye Rasbora?
Light caution
Why
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 4–5 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–79°F and pH 5.5–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Green Neon Tetra | Emerald Eye Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 4–6.5 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 4–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 15 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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