Tetra

[Newguy122]

Hi I am new to the fourm and I have a 19 ltr tank how many neon tetra can live in there and can i mix different breed of tetra with the neons thanks !

 

[Essjay]

I'm sorry to have to tell you, but this tank is too small for neon tetras - they need a tank at least 60 cm long. Tetras are active fish which need a fair amount of swimming room.

Depending on whether you have soft or hard water, a 19 litre (5 gallon) tank is suitable for a betta (soft water) or a dwarf puffer (hard water).


To answer your question on mixing tetras - as long there are at least six of each species, tetras can be mixed, but they need to have a group of their own kind in the mixture.

 

[Newguy122]

Ok I will get a beta thanks for replying

 

[NannaLou]

Do you know that your water is soft enough for a Betta?