HomeCompare fishGarnet tetra vs Black neon tetra Garnet tetra vs Black neon tetra: can they live together? Verdict: CompatibleBoth are comfortable at 23–27°C (73–81°F).A pH of 5.5–6.0 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideGarnet tetraBlack neon tetraAdult size5 cm (2 in)3.2 cm (1.3 in)Minimum tank55 L (15 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature23–27°C (73–81°F)23–28°C (73–82°F)pH5.0–6.05.5–7.5Hardness5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)2–15 dGH (36–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentExcellentCare level–EasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesGarnet tetraHemigrammus pulcherBlack neon tetraHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi