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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Denison's / red-line torpedo barb live with Neon Tetra?

VerdictGOOD

Often a workable match in a suitable, well-run tank. Still verify behaviour in your setup.

In many setups, Denison's / red-line torpedo barb and Neon Tetra are often kept together in a suitable peaceful community when temperature and pH are matched and the tank is sized for adults. Individual behaviour, filtration, and layout still decide whether it works in your home.

Compatibility score

100/100

Profile confidence: high

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

250L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 250L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C2025°C shared
Denison's / red-line torpedo barbNeon TetraShared window
pH
Range6.57 shared
Denison's / red-line torpedo barbNeon TetraShared window

Assessment details

  1. Compatible temperaments

    Both Denison's / red-line torpedo barb and Neon Tetra share a peaceful temperament.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • Denison's / red-line torpedo barb should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.

Try instead

  • Denison's / red-line torpedo barb should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.
  • Seriously Fish. Sahyadria denisonii

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Sahyadria denisonii

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Sahyadria denisonii

    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

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Paracheirodon innesi

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Paracheirodon innesi

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

Try this next

Build the full stocking list with Denison's / red-line torpedo barb + Neon Tetra

Plan further

Try both species in the full-stock tank check, or open either fish profile for mates lists. 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. Based on multiple reputable aquarium care sources with strong agreement.