Can Demasoni Cichlid and Neon Tetra live together?

Demasoni Cichlid and Neon Tetra are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Demasoni Cichlid vs Neon Tetra

Demasoni Cichlid

Pseudotropheus demasoni

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Tetras

3″

Adult size

1.5″

75gal

Min tank

10gal

75–82°F

Temperature

70–81°F

7.8–8.6

6–7.5

aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnDemasoni Cichlid prefers pH 7.8–8.6, Neon Tetra prefers 6–7.5 — water chemistry mismatch.
criticalDemasoni Cichlid is aggressive and will bully peaceful Neon Tetra.

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