Compatibility
Chili Rasbora × Neon tetra Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Chili Rasbora and Neon tetra can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.
TemperatureB
pHA
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Chili Rasbora: 24.0–28.0 °C
Neon tetra: 20.0–26.0 °C
Shared window: 24.0–26.0°C.
pH overlap
Chili Rasbora: 4.0–7.0
Neon tetra: 5.5–7.5
Shared window: 5.5–7.0.
Hardness overlap
Chili Rasbora: Very soft → Soft
Neon tetra: Very soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Chili Rasbora: Low
Neon tetra: Low
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.60x
Adult size gap is under 2.0x, which is usually a safer ratio.
Behaviour risk
- - Both species are generally peaceful; behaviour conflict risk is low.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Chili Rasbora | Neon tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5 cm | 4.0 cm |
| Temperature | 24.0–28.0 °C | 20.0–26.0 °C |
| pH | 4.0–7.0 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Very soft → Medium |
| Flow | Low | Low |
| Locations | Southern Borneo, Indonesia | South America |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Chili Rasbora
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Harlequin rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Best tank mates for Neon tetra
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Corydoras
Corydoras spp.