Neon TetraParacheirodon innesi
Black MollyPoecilia sphenops
Verdict:not recommended
- Behaviour: compatible
- Water: ranges do not overlap
Why
The water hardness does not overlap: neon tetras need 1–10 dGH, mollies 15–30 dGH. The fish are peaceful by nature, but there is no water that suits both, so keeping them together is not recommended.
Water and size
| Parameter | Neon Tetra | Black Molly | Shared range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 20 – 25 °C (68 – 77 °F) | 21 – 26 °C (70 – 79 °F) | 21 – 25 °C (70 – 77 °F) ranges overlap |
| Water pH | 5 – 7 | 7 – 8.5 | 7 the shared range is very narrow |
| Water dH | 1 – 10 | 15 – 30 | none ranges do not overlap |
| Size in aquarium | 4 cm (1.6 in) | 8 – 12 cm (3.1 – 4.7 in) | |
| Required aquarium volume | from 54 L (14 gal) | from 150 L (40 gal) | |
| Keeping | Schooling (usually from 5–6 individuals and more) | Mixed (solitary / pair / group) | |
| Temperament | Peaceful (regular) | Peaceful (regular) | |
| Swimming level | middle level | near the surface |
This is a general estimate: fish of the same species differ in character. Tank volume is given for each species separately — two species together need at least the larger of the two, and usually more.
Other pairs with these fish
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Neon Tetra with caution
- Siamese Fighting Fish + Black Molly not recommended
- Goldfish + Neon Tetra not recommended
- Goldfish + Black Molly with caution
- Angelfish + Neon Tetra with caution
- Angelfish + Black Molly not recommended
- Common Guppy + Neon Tetra with caution
- Common Guppy + Black Molly compatible
- Neon Tetra + Common Platy with caution
- Neon Tetra + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Neon Tetra + Sumatran Barb with caution
- Neon Tetra + Oscar Cichlid not recommended
- Black Molly + Common Platy compatible
- Black Molly + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Black Molly + Sumatran Barb with caution
- Black Molly + Oscar Cichlid not recommended