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Can Neon tetra and Swordtail live together?

Neon tetra and Swordtail may work, but the rule check found conditions that need careful planning.

caution

Quick answer

Recommended minimum tank for this pair: 30 US gal / 114 L. Keep Neon tetra at 6+ and Swordtail at 3+ where those group sizes are greater than one.

Factor breakdown

Factor Result Explanation
Water type OK Neon tetra is freshwater; Swordtail is freshwater. Compatibility pages are generated only for matching water types.
Temperature OK Temperature overlaps at 22-26 C. Neon tetra is listed at 22-26 C; Swordtail is listed at 22-28 C.
pH OK pH overlaps at 7-7.2. Neon tetra is listed at 5.5-7.2; Swordtail is listed at 7-8.3.
Hardness Caution Hardness overlaps at 10-10 dGH. Neon tetra is listed at 1-10 dGH; Swordtail is listed at 10-30 dGH.
Adult size and predation Caution Adult size differs substantially (Neon tetra: 4 cm; Swordtail: 12 cm). Add cover and avoid housing juveniles with adults.
Temperament and aggression OK Neon tetra (peaceful schooling) and Swordtail (peaceful to boisterous livebearer) do not have an obvious aggression clash in the dataset.
Fin nipping risk OK The dataset does not flag this pair as a fin-nipper plus long-finned combination.
Schooling and group needs Caution Plan around full groups, not single display fish. Minimum group sizes: Neon tetra: 6+; Swordtail: 3+.
Explicit avoid tags OK No explicit avoid-tag conflict was found between these two records.
Minimum combined tank size OK Use at least 30 US gallons (114 L) for the pair, based on the larger minimum tank plus bioload and activity adjustments where relevant.

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