Can Neon Tetra Live With Discus?
❌Not Compatible
Incompatible temperatures. Neon Tetra needs 70–81°F, Discus needs 82–88°F.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Neon Tetra | Discus | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 81–88°F | No overlap ✗ |
| pH Range | 5–7 | 5.5–7 | 6–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 1.6" | 7.9" | Size mismatch ✗ |
| Min Tank Size | 11 gal | 53 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | advanced | — |
Species Profiles
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its blue, red, silver coloration. Iconic schooling fish. Mid.
Full care guide →Discus
Symphysodon spp.
advancedsemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is a advanced freshwater species known for its multi-color (red, blue, brown, green variants) coloration. King of freshwater fish. Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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