Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
- Temperature
- 70–81°F
- pH
- 6–7
- Minimum tank
- 10 US gal
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Source confidence
- High
Neon Tetra and Oscar compatibility
Compare these records as a starting point, then account for the actual tank, group size, individual behavior, hiding space, diet, and current health.
Likely incompatibleOscar
Astronotus ocellatus
- Temperature
- 74–81°F
- pH
- 6–8
- Minimum tank
- 75 US gal
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Source confidence
- Medium
Compatibility signals
- Tight hardness overlap
- Oscar can eat Neon Tetra
- Temperament conflict: Peaceful + Aggressive
- Territorial species sharing same swim level
- Large size disparity with non-peaceful fish
Catalog provenance
Built from immutable TankForge catalog IDs. See the catalog methodology before making a stocking decision.