HomeCompare fishBleeding-heart tetra vs Black neon tetra Bleeding-heart tetra vs Black neon tetra: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 23–28°C (73–82°F).A pH of 5.6–7.2 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideBleeding-heart tetraBlack neon tetraAdult size6 cm (2.4 in)3.2 cm (1.3 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH5.6–7.25.5–7.5Hardness3–12 dGH (54–214 ppm)2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodExcellentCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBleeding-heart tetraHyphessobrycon erythrostigmaBlack neon tetraHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi