Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Green Neon Tetra?
Black Skirt Tetra and Green Neon Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Green Neon Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–82°F | 75–85°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 4.5–6.5 | 6–6.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 15 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Black Skirt Tetra + Green Neon Tetra
To keep Black Skirt Tetra and Green Neon Tetra together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Black Skirt Tetra should be kept in a school of 6+. Green Neon Tetra should be kept in a school of 10+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
Black skirt tetras (also sold as black widow tetras) are hardy, easy-to-care-for schooling fish with a distinctive flowing black anal fin that gives them their name. They come in natural silver-and-black and various dyed/modified versions (GloFish). The natural form is the healthiest choice. They can be mild fin nippers in small groups but are generally well-behaved community fish.
Full care guide →Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon simulans
The Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 1 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 10 gallon tank.
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