Compatibility

Dwarf Rasbora × Neon tetra Compatibility

Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.

Dwarf Rasbora
Species A
Dwarf Rasbora
Boraras maculatus
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Neon tetra
Species B
Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
View speciesView Paracheirodon genus

Dwarf Rasbora and Neon tetra can usually live together in a well-planted community tank.

TemperatureA
pHB
HardnessA
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourA
Generally compatibleA

Envrionmental Factors

Temperature overlap
Dwarf Rasbora: 24.0–26.0 °C
Neon tetra: 20.0–26.0 °C
Shared window: 24.0–26.0°C.
pH overlap
Dwarf Rasbora: 5.0–6.0
Neon tetra: 5.5–7.5
Shared window: 5.5–6.0.
Hardness overlap
Dwarf Rasbora: Very soft → Soft
Neon tetra: Very soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 2 (overlap ratio 100%).
Flow match
Dwarf 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
ParameterDwarf RasboraNeon tetra
Adult size2.5 cm4.0 cm
Temperature24.0–26.0 °C20.0–26.0 °C
pH5.0–6.05.5–7.5
HardnessVery soft → SoftVery soft → Medium
FlowLowLow
LocationsMalaysia, IndonesiaSouth America
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)

No recorded overlap in our dataset.

Best tank mates for Dwarf Rasbora

Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.

Cardinal Tetra
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Cherry barb
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Harlequin rasbora
Harlequin rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha

Best tank mates for Neon tetra

Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.

Cardinal Tetra
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Celestial Pearl Danio
Celestial Pearl Danio
Danio margaritatus
Cherry barb
Cherry barb
Rohanella titteya
Chili Rasbora
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae

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