Compatibility brief
Can Banded leporinus live with Neon Tetra?
Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: medium
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
300L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 300L (larger active fish often want more length).
Banded leporinus (25cm adult) may treat small Neon Tetra (~4cm) as food once grown — plan adult sizes, not shop sizes.
Temperament gap (semi-aggressive vs peaceful) adds stress on top of the hard incompatibility — space and cover do not make this pairing safe.
Assessment details
Temperament difference
Banded leporinus is semi-aggressive, while Neon Tetra is peaceful. Expect chasing or stress unless the tank is large and heavily structured — monitor closely.
Banded leporinus may eat Neon Tetra
Top issueBanded leporinus (25cm) is predatory and Neon Tetra (4cm) is small enough to be eaten. This pairing is unsafe.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Banded leporinus (25cm) is predatory and Neon Tetra (4cm) is…”
Banded leporinus may eat Neon Tetra
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Neon Tetra can escape if harassed.
- •Banded leporinus should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
- •Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Try instead
- →Build a species-only tank for the larger fish, or restock with fish too large to be eaten at adult sizes.
- Seriously Fish. Leporinus fasciatus
Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).
- FishBase. Leporinus fasciatus
Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.
- Wikipedia. Leporinus fasciatus
Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.
- Seriously Fish. Paracheirodon innesi
Supports: aquarium size, water chemistry, temperament and compatibility (primary care reference).
- FishBase. Paracheirodon innesi
Supports: taxonomy and wild maximum size — translate to tank stocking, not a target number.
- Wikipedia. Paracheirodon innesi
Supports: general species background and common-name orientation only.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Banded leporinus + Neon Tetra
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.