Can Green Neon Tetra live with Hengel's Rasbora?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping water hardness: Green Neon Tetra wants 1–5 dGH but Hengel's Rasbora wants 6–10 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–82°F and pH 5.5–6.5 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Green Neon Tetra | Hengel's Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 4–6.5 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 6–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 1.2" |
| 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
Design the whole tank, not just the stocking
Skapelab plans a complete, buildable planted aquarium around your fish — a hand-illustrated layout, the exact plants and hardscape, a placement map, and a full equipment and shopping list. Free.
Design a tank with Green Neon Tetra, Hengel's Rasbora →Everything compatible with Green Neon Tetra · …with Hengel's Rasbora