Can Angelfish live with Neon Tetra?

Troubleshooting community setups: see the compatibility result using temperature, pH, GH/KH, adult size, behavior, schooling needs, and predator/prey rules.

Quick Summary: No, this pairing should usually be avoided. We evaluated Angelfish and Neon Tetra for 2 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 30 gallons.

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No, avoid this pairing

Data confidence: high

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Water parameter comparison

Angelfish temperature76-84F
Neon Tetra temperature72-78F
Angelfish pH6.5-7.8
Neon Tetra pH6-7.5
Angelfish GH3-12 dGH
Neon Tetra GH1-10 dGH
Minimum tank30 gal
Last updated2026-05-13

Confidence: high. Aggression, predator/prey, shrimp risk, schooling, and tank size rules are evaluated from curated freshwater attributes.

Common Questions

Can Angelfish live with Neon Tetra?

No, this pairing should usually be avoided. Main reason codes: predator_prey_risk, aggression_risk.

What tank size do Angelfish and Neon Tetra need?

Plan at least 30 gallons before adjusting for group size, filtration, and aquascape layout.

Next steps

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