How many neon tetras will a 55 gallon tank support as a single species?

[Lovecich]

The tank is abundantly planted. I've had such good luck with my neons that I'm thinking of keeping a good number of them. Also, would it work to mix in a few tetras of different species. Trying to decide because I love the neons.

 

[MacZ]

Only neons: 30-40

With other tetras: 20-25
Other tetra species: 15-20

From experience you will at some point get fed up with the neons.

If you add other tetras look into high backed species of the genus Hyphessobrycon. As those are a little territorial (small display territories, not like cichlids), they need enough structure (branches e.g.) and thus can not be kept in really big schools, about 20 would be the Maximum for those.

 

[Fisch]

Only neons: 30-40

With other tetras: 20-25
Other tetra species: 15-20

From experience you will at some point get fed up with the neons.

If you add other tetras look into high backed species of the genus Hyphessobrycon. As those are a little territorial (small display territories, not like cichlids), they need enough structure (branches e.g.) and thus can not be kept in really big schools, about 20 would be the Maximum for those.

Out of curiosity...Why would you get fed up with Neons? Just too boring?

 

[TClare]

They are beautiful, I really like mine, but I suppose I might find them boring if I didn’t have cichlids as well...

 

[MacZ]

Same with my cardinals. At some point you start to take them for granted and the only times you really look at them is when you do the monthly health check.

 

[Coradee]

This is one of my favourite videos of a large school of tetras, cardinals & some rummynose in there too I think.

 

[Fisch]

This is one of my favourite videos of a large school of tetras, cardinals & some rummynose in there too I think.

Wow, that is beautiful...I should increase my school of Neons!!!

 

[Lovecich]

This is one of my favourite videos of a large school of tetras, cardinals & some rummynose in there too I think.

Beautiful tetras and tank! Thanks for posting!

Does an uncovered tank work with your cat? : )

 

[Coradee]

Hi it isn’t my tank, I think if you have a cat then you would need a lid of some sort