Can Kribensis 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: Likely, when tank size, group needs, and water parameters are handled. We evaluated Kribensis and Neon Tetra for 1 specific conflict codes. Plan for at least 30 gallons.

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Likely compatible with conditions

Data confidence: medium

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Observed photo context

Observed aquarium photo examples

These photos show observed aquarium setups for the selected species. They are useful context, but they do not change the compatibility result or replace tank-size, temperament, group-size, and water-parameter checks.

Real-world freshwater aquarium example showing Kribensis.
Real-world aquarium context showing Kribensis. Source: Kribensis1.jpg.This photo is species context only. It should not be treated as compatibility proof or used to override TankMatcher compatibility guidance.
Real-world freshwater aquarium example showing Kribensis.
Real-world aquarium context showing Kribensis. Source: Kribensis2.jpg.This photo is species context only. It should not be treated as compatibility proof or used to override TankMatcher compatibility guidance.

Water parameter comparison

Kribensis temperature75-80F
Neon Tetra temperature72-78F
Kribensis pH6-8
Neon Tetra pH6-7.5
Kribensis GH5-20 dGH
Neon Tetra GH1-10 dGH
Minimum tank30 gal
Last updated2026-05-13

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

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