Can Endler's Livebearer Live With Green Neon Tetra?
Endler's Livebearer and Green Neon Tetra are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 20 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Endler's Livebearer | Green Neon Tetra | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–85°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–8 | 4.5–6.5 | 6.5–6.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 1.5" | 1" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 10 gal | 10 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Endler's Livebearer + Green Neon Tetra
To keep Endler's Livebearer and Green Neon Tetra together, you need at minimum a 20 gallon tank. Endler's Livebearer should be kept in a school of 3+. 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
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Endler's livebearers are close relatives of guppies but stay smaller and display even more intense neon coloration. Males are tiny but spectacularly colored. They breed prolifically and are perfect for nano tanks.
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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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