Can Green Neon Tetra live with Clown Rasbora?
Not recommended
Why
- Clown Rasbora’s mouth is big enough to swallow Green Neon Tetra (only 1" long) — it will be eaten.
Side-by-side
| Green Neon Tetra | Clown Rasbora | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 4–6.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 2–10 dGH |
| Adult size | 1" | 4" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Green Neon Tetra (to keep Clown Rasbora):
- Black Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", peaceful buy at Aquarium Co-Op
- Lambchop Rasbora — 1.25", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Clown Rasbora (to keep Green Neon Tetra):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Green Neon Tetra: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Clown Rasbora: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Green Neon Tetra · …with Clown Rasbora