Compatibility directoryNeon Tetra and Tiger Barb compatibility
Likely incompatible
Compare these records as a starting point, then account for the actual tank, group size, individual behavior, hiding space, diet, and current health.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi- Temperature
- 70–81°F
- pH
- 6–7
- Minimum tank
- 10 US gal
- Temperament
- Peaceful
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona- Temperature
- 76–82°F
- pH
- 7.5–8.6
- Minimum tank
- 30 US gal
- Temperament
- SemiAggressive
Compatibility signals- Narrow temperature overlap
- No pH overlap
- No hardness overlap
- Temperament conflict: peaceful + semiaggressive
Catalog provenanceBuilt from immutable TankForge catalog IDs. Source confidence: high / medium. See the catalog methodology before making a stocking decision.