Can Green Neon Tetra live with Sulawesi Snail?
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Why
- No overlapping pH: Green Neon Tetra wants 4–6.5 but Sulawesi Snail wants 7.5–8.5.
- No overlapping water hardness: Green Neon Tetra wants 1–5 dGH but Sulawesi Snail wants 6–15 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Green Neon Tetra | Sulawesi Snail | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–84°F | 79–86°F |
| pH | 4–6.5 | 7.5–8.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 1–5 dGH | 6–15 dGH |
| Adult size | 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 → Aquarium Co-Op
Where to buy
- Green Neon Tetra: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Sulawesi Snail: 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 Sulawesi Snail