Can Neon Tetra and Skunk Loach live together?

Neon Tetra and Skunk Loach 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

Neon Tetra vs Skunk Loach

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Skunk Loach

Yasuhikotakia morleti

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Tetras

Family

Loaches

1.5″

Adult size

4″

10gal

Min tank

30gal

70–81°F

Temperature

78–84°F

6–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnNeon Tetra and Skunk Loach only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–81°F.
criticalSkunk Loach grows large enough (4") to eat Neon Tetra (1.5").

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