Betta Neon Tetra 5 Gallon

A 5 gallon tank is likely too small for a group of neons since you would want to keep at least 4 6 of them which could quickly overload a small 5 gallon tank a 10 gallon.

Betta neon tetra 5 gallon. Also they need to be in groups of 6 or more and 6 neon tetras with a betta in a 5 gallon would be overstocked. If you plan on adding neon tetras to your tank you re going to need at least 6 but 10 12 is the ideal amount. They all get along perfectly well except for when the betta bullies the catfish.

In fact setting up your tank for a betta will often be perfect for neon tetras as well. Most tetra like neons black skirt tetra and other type of tetra need a 20 gallon aquarium. You can t keep many fish in a 5 gallon so if your looking for a tankmate for a betta may i suggest a snail or a group of shrimp.

Neon tetras are very active and beautiful fish that like to swim around with their buddies in groups of at least 6. Cases where they don t are generally rare. All tetra should at least be in a shoal of 5 10.

Yes defiantly the capacity. The best choice for a pack of neon tetras is at least a 15 20 gallon tank. Sorry to disagree but neon tetras need more room than a 5 gallon provides.

Neon tetras can also grow up to 1 5 in length and in good conditions live for 8 years. Back to your question. They are happy their water is healthy and they even lay eggs sometimes though i remove them to more or less crowd control.

I keep 1 double tail male betta 5 neon tetras 1 cory catfish and 1 mystery snail all in my 10 gallon. Neon tetras bettas. Neon tetras can be a great addition to your tank and a great tank mate for your betta.