Neon TetraParacheirodon innesi
Sumatran BarbPuntigrus tetrazona
Verdict:with caution
- Behaviour: with caution
- Water: ranges overlap
Why
The Sumatran barb is a nipper, and smaller, less active fish may be at risk next to it; a neon tetra is only 4 cm. The nipping is much reduced when barbs are kept in a school of 8–10 or more.
Water and size
| Parameter | Neon Tetra | Sumatran Barb | Shared range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 20 – 25 °C (68 – 77 °F) | 20 – 26 °C (68 – 79 °F) | 20 – 25 °C (68 – 77 °F) ranges overlap |
| Water pH | 5 – 7 | 6 – 8 | 6 – 7 ranges overlap |
| Water dH | 1 – 10 | 5 – 20 | 5 – 10 ranges overlap |
| Size in aquarium | 4 cm (1.6 in) | 7 cm (2.8 in) | |
| Required aquarium volume | from 54 L (14 gal) | from 60 L (16 gal) | |
| Keeping | Schooling (usually from 5–6 individuals and more) | Schooling (usually from 5–6 individuals and more) | |
| Temperament | Peaceful (regular) | Peaceful, but may bite fins | |
| Swimming level | middle level | middle level |
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 + Sumatran Barb not recommended
- Goldfish + Neon Tetra not recommended
- Goldfish + Sumatran Barb not recommended
- Angelfish + Neon Tetra with caution
- Angelfish + Sumatran Barb not recommended
- Common Guppy + Neon Tetra with caution
- Common Guppy + Sumatran Barb not recommended
- Neon Tetra + Black Molly not recommended
- Neon Tetra + Common Platy with caution
- Neon Tetra + Bronze Corydoras compatible
- Neon Tetra + Oscar Cichlid not recommended
- Black Molly + Sumatran Barb with caution
- Common Platy + Sumatran Barb with caution
- Bronze Corydoras + Sumatran Barb with caution
- Sumatran Barb + Oscar Cichlid not recommended