Green Neon Tetra: tank size, group & compatibility data

Planning profile for Paracheirodon simulans.

curated core

Curated StockingLab core profile.

Planning profile

Adult size
~3 cm / 1.2 in
Reference tank
40+ L / 10.6+ US gal
Social group
10+
Swim zone
Mid
Temperament
Peaceful

Water window

Temperature
23–28°C / 73.4–82.4°F
pH
4.0–6.8
Relative waste
0.55×
Activity
0.90×

Stocking notes

Tiny soft-water tetra that looks best in a large school and subdued, mature setups.

For planning, StockingLab models Green Neon Tetra at its approximate adult size rather than the juvenile size commonly seen in shops. That matters because space use and waste production can change dramatically as fish mature.

What the calculator checks

  • Whether the tank's usable volume is below the 40 L / 10.6 US gal reference minimum.
  • Whether the selected group is below the planner's typical 10 fish social starting point.
  • Whether target temperature and pH sit inside the planning range.
  • Whether prospective tankmates create predation, fin-nipping, territorial or water-overlap conflicts.
  • Whether too many fish accumulate in the same mid swim zone.

Before buying

Use this profile as a shortlist tool, not as a substitute for a dedicated care source. Confirm adult size, diet, sex ratio, habitat structure and locally relevant water conditions before purchase.