Tank Mate For 18 Neon Tetras 40g Breeder

[Scott T]

I currently have a lightly planted 40 gallon breeder with some drift wood in it and 18 neon tetras. What are good tank mates for them to have with them? I wasn't looking to add another school of fish but more of a one or two combo. I've been told that maybe a single betta or an angelfish would be the way to go. Thoughts?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[coralbandit]

Bolivian rams would do well or some type of Apistogramma.
Can't say on betta and wouldn't due angels with small tetras myself .
A bushy nosed pleco for a individual fish and maybe like 6-8 of some type cory or oto .

 

[Platylover]

wouldn't do the neons with the angels or betta, both do better in higher temps than the neons, particularly the angel.

the ram or apisto are both great choices, I'd also reccomend a gourami. There's several species that should work well the neons and are beautiful.

 

[techfool]

Angel ate all my neons. Angels get really big, like dinner plates

 

[lyfeoffishin]

I wouldn’t do the angels either they get nippy with tank mates when bigger. Mine atm chance each other from time to time but it’s only them and some kuhlI loaches atm.

A pair or German Blue Rams or an apisto (sp) species would do good imo.

Also honey/peral goruimI should do fine with them aswell.